1997 Girabola
| Season | 1997 (–) |
|---|---|
| Champions | Petro Luanda |
| Relegated | Benfica 1º de Maio |
| 1997 CAF Champions League | Petro Luanda (Girabola winner) |
| 1997 CAF Cup | Sagrada (Girabola 2nd place) |
| Matches played | 210 |
| Top goalscorer | Zé Neli (12 goals) |
← 1996 1998 → | |
The 1996 Girabola was the 19th season of top-tier football competition in Angola. Primeiro de Agosto were the defending champions.
The league comprised 14 teams, the bottom two of which were relegated.
Petro de Luanda were crowned champions, winning their 11th title, while Benfica do Huambo and Primeiro de Maio were relegated.
Zé Neli of Petro do Huambo finished as the top scorer with 12 goals.