After the independence of the country from Belgium in June 1960, the team developed into a leading Club, which was proved when it won its first championship in 1965.

Subsequently, a domination between the trio AS Vita Club, Imana Kinshasa and Tout Puissant Mazembe developed which was hard to break.

1969 the congolese businessman Edouard Mwe di Malila Apenela started managing As Dragons as their president and donator.

Thanks to his financial and moral engagement the team could reach the finals of the African Cup of Champions Clubs, after its second championship title 1979 and 1980.

Later the businessman Edouard Mwe di Malila Apenela left the title of president to pass on the control to others.