 In the 2002 national championship season, their first match was a loss to Batuque of São Vicente and was last place, next was three consecutive wins as they defeat São Nicolau's Atlético, Académica do Fogo and Santo Antão's Sanjoanense, they were second place.A single goal draw with Maio's Onze Unidos was next, it put the club first place.Next was a loss to almighty Sporting Praia before their bye week, their position fallen to fourth.