Started in 1968 and first played as the Lions Cup, the tournament is based on the idea of giving lower league and amateur teams a chance to compete with top flight teams.

It is based on the English FA Cup, which has become known for "giant killings" (lower league teams defeating top flight.

Below is a list of all the sponsors to date: Initially the tournament was played by a total of 64 teams.

The tournament began with the qualifying rounds featuring Botswana Division One teams.

The winner walks away with P700 000 ($70 000) and also qualifies to play in the CAF Confederation Cup, the African equivalent of the UEFA Europa League.