 The competition was founded along with the North African Cup of Champions in order to create a sense of competitiveness in the region.Tunisian club Esperance Sportive de Tunis claimed the inaugural title, defeating Algerian club JSM Béjaïa 2-1 over two legs.Motilon

The Motilon, or Bari, are an indigenous people who live in the Catatumbo River basin in Norte de Santander Department in Colombia in South America.