 Sporting did not compete in African competition in 2010, not even in 2013 likely due to financial problems.The 2010 and 2011 seasons were unsuccessful for Sporting, they've lost the title to they city's other rival FC Boavista and CS Mindelense of Mindelo by a total of a single goal.Earlier in the national championships in 2010 at the first round, they defeated Desportivo Ribeira Brava 7–2 on 22 May and became the highest scoring match in the championships, one of two, but on 30 May, it became the second biggest behind Boavista's win over Solpontense, later in 2011, their highest scoring match was two, three matches, Vulcânicos, Sal Rei and Ultramarina, all in the last three rounds before knockout stage.