Sagrada Esperança da Lunda Norte climbed to the top of the championship with 41 points after a 1-0 victory over Ferrovia of Huambo in the 18th round of the the national first division football championship played in Dundo.

In other matches, Maquis beat Sporting de Cabinda at home by 1-0 with Benarfa scoring in the minute 14 to cement the third position of the team with 38 points.

Playing at home Interclub had to work hard to overcome Recreativo da Caála by 2-1 to keep the fifth position with 32 points.

On Sunday Williete de Benguela face 1º de Agosto, Santa Rita-Progresso do Sambizanga and Desportivo da Huíla-Cuando Cubango FC.

Ferrovia do Huambo are at the bottom of the table with six points.

In other matches, Maquis beat Sporting de Cabinda at home by 1-0 with Benarfa scoring in the minute 14 to cement the third position of the team with 38 points.

Playing at home Interclub had to work hard to overcome Recreativo da Caála by 2-1 to keep the fifth position with 32 points.

On Sunday Williete de Benguela face 1º de Agosto, Santa Rita-Progresso do Sambizanga and Desportivo da Huíla-Cuando Cubango FC.

Ferrovia do Huambo are at the bottom of the table with six points.