 Botafogo is playing in the 2017–18 regional cup, they defeated Spartak d'Aguadinha 2–0 in the semis and will made their next appearance at the finals in eight years, they faced Académica on March 31, it ended in a 2–1 loss in extra time and failed to win another cup title for Botafogo.In late 2015, Botafogo won the municipal tournament of São Filipe.Their only national title was won in 1980 and is the only club from the island of Fogo to win a single national title.