Playing as ACF Gusmai Trani the club won promotion from Serie B (Girone D) in their second season.

They finished second in the 1983 Serie A after losing a play–off to Alaska Lecce, but won the Coppa Italia by beating Tigullio 72 on penalty shoot out after a 1–1 draw.

After becoming ACF Despar Trani for 1985–86 (following a sponsorship deal with Spar), the club secured a third title.

The final owner B.K.V., a construction company, lost interest and the club ended.

It retains a mythical quality due to its prominent place in the "golden era" of Italian women's football.