The official name is Championnat National MTN for sponsorship reasons.
Between 1961 and 1977 the championship was decided in a 3-team tournament between the regional champions of Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire, and Niari.
From 1978 to 1993, a nationwide league with 10 to 14 teams was played.
From 1994 to 2008, the FECOFOOT reverted to a national play-off after the regional tournaments, with additional entries for the stronger leagues (Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire).
In 2009, a nationwide league was reformed with 18 teams.