Its manager is Marley Monteiro, a former player. Sal Rei took the lead in the first two rounds, second place they would be behind Onze Estrelas up to the 7th round and as of the 12th round, first place with 29 points, five above Onze Estrelas. At the 13th round, a win over Sanjoanense but their second straight title for Boa Vista for the season and later participated in the 2017 championships in mid-May and in the revived three group system, the first with four clubs each, they now participate in Group C alongside the two Sporting affiliates (Brava and Praia) and São Vicente's FC Derby. Sal Rei's final regional result had the same 10 wins as last season and a point (32) and a goal (35) less. In the 2017, regional cup, Sal Rei headed to the cup finals for the third straight time and faced Académica Operaria and brought the only island derby to the cup final, Sal Rei became the island's only club to win three consecutive cup titles and now totals six.