[2] This time, Sporting Praia did not participate in the 2013 CAF Champions League.
A total of 12 clubs participated in the competition, one from each island league and one who won the last season's title.
Both clubs from Santo Antão, Paulense and Académica Porto Novo would later appear in the national cup competitions.
The biggest win was Sporting Praia who won 6-0 over Juventude from Sal.
The finals were interrupted due to the local elections that took place on July 1.