1987 Girabola

The 1987 Girabola was the ninth season of top-tier football competition in Angola. Atlético Petróleos de Luanda were the defending champions.

The league comprised 14 teams, the bottom three of which were relegated.

Petro de Luanda were crowned champions, winning their 4th title, and second in a row, while Desportivo da Chela, Progresso do Sambizanga and União Sport do Bié were relegated.

Mavango Kiala aka Mavó of Ferroviário da Huíla finished as the top scorer with 20 goals.

Changes from the 1986 season
Relegated: Desportivo de Benguela, Inter da Lunda Sul, Leões de Luanda Promoted: Dínamos do Kwanza Sul, Progresso do Sambizanga, União do Bié

Top scorer

 * Mavango Kiala Mavó

Champions
Squad: Abel, Antoninho, Avelino, Balalau, Chico Afonso, Jesus, Lúcio, Ndongala, Nejó, Paulão, Quim Sebas, Rasgado, Saavedra, Sto António, Wilson Head coach: Antônio Clemente