The competition is governed by the São Toméan Football Federation (FSF).

Its first of two participants came from São Tomé who competed in the first edition and were the first island to have a title.

6 de Setembro became the fourth club to win a title in 2010, then Vitória in 2011, Guadalupe in 2012, UDRA in 2014 and recently Porto Real (or Príncipe) in 2017.

Until April 7, 2018, all of the titles were won by clubs based on São Tomé Island.

Príncipe now has a title won with Porto Real winning for the 2017 season with the final played in April 2018.