2016 Girabola
The 2016 Girabola is the 38th season of top-tier football in Angola. The season ran from 19 February to 5 November 2016.
The league comprised 16 teams, the bottom three of which will be relegated to the 2016 Segundona. 1º de Agosto won their first league title.
Teams
A total of 16 teams will contest the league, including 13 sides from the 2015 season and three promoted from the 2015 Segundona - 4 de Abril do KK, Porcelana and 1º de Maio.On the other hand, Bravos do Maquis, Sporting de Cabinda and Domant FC were the last three teams of the 2015 season and will play in the Segundona for the 2016 season. Recreativo do Libolo are the defending champions from the 2015 season.
Changes from 2015 season
Relegated: Bravos do Maquis, Domant FC, Sporting de CabindaPromoted: 4 de Abril do KK, Porcelana, 1º de Maio
Stadiums and locations
League table
Results
Positions by round
Clubs season progress
Season statistics
Top scorers
| Rank | Scorer | Club | Goals |
| 1 |  Gelson | 1º de Agosto | 23 |
| 2 | Ary Papel | 1º de Agosto | 12 |
| 3 |  Mongo | Progresso Lunda Sul | 10 |
| 4 |  Thiago Azulão | Petro de Luanda | 9 |
| 4 | Paizinho | Recreativo da Caála | 9 |
| 6 | Moco | Interclube | 8 |
| 6 | Nelito | ASA | 8 |
| 6 | Yano | Progresso | 8 |
| 9 | Dário | Recreativo do Libolo | 7 |
| 9 | Geraldo | 1º de Agosto | 7 |
| 9 | Mano | Kabuscorp | 7 |
| 9 | Luiz Phellype | Recreativo do Libolo | 7 |
Hat-tricks
| Squad: Dominique, Julião, Tony Cabaça ' Dani, Diakité, Fissy, Isaac, Paizo, Sargento, Vado ' Ary Papel, Buá, Geraldo, Gogoró, Ibukun, Jumisse, Manucho, Milambo, Mingo Bile, Nelson ' Gelson, Makiavala, Patrick, Romaric ' Dragan Jović |