2005 Girabola

The 2005 Girabola was the 27th season of top-tier football in Angola. The season ran from 20 February to 23 October 2005. ASA were the defending champions.

The league comprised 14 teams, the bottom three of which were relegated to the 2006 Gira Angola.

Sagrada Esperança were crowned champions, while Académica do Lobito, Petro do Huambo and Sporting do Bié were relegated.

Arsénio Kabungula aka Love of ASA finished as the top scorer with 13 goals.

Changes from the 2004 season
Relegated: Académica do Soyo, Benfica do Lubango and Bravos do Maquis Promoted: Benfica de Luanda, Desportivo da Huíla, Sporting do Bié

Results

 * Sonangol do Namibe later in the season changed its name do Atlético do Namibe

Hat-tricks
Squad: Alex, Andia, António, Bondoso, Chinho, Fatite, Filipe, Goliath, Hélder Vicente, Jojó, Kadé, Kivota, Lebo Lebo, Maninho Loide, Marcos, Mbala, Moisés II, Nsuka, Palucho, Roque Sapiri, Santana Head coach: Mário Calado