Boavista won the 2011–12 season's first match with a 2–0 win over Desportivo. A loss to Varanda was followed, then a two match winning streak was next before a goal draw was made with Celtic. Another win was followed, then a scoreless draw with Sporting. Boavista made two more wins, with a revenge one over Varanda and Celtic. From the 14th round, they were third and finished at that position. Their last four matches ended in draws with the last one with two goals apiece with Tchadense. Boavista had 30 points, 8 wins and six draws, also they scored 25 goals together with AD Ribeira Grande. Janito was manager in 2012, Boavista's first match of the season was the same club at the first round Desportivo, they made a two-goal draw, then lost to the mighty Sporting Praia. The Panthers (Pateras) made two more wins before a two match streak was followed. On February 8, they defeated Tchadense, then a 5–1 win over Ribeira Grande. Boavista later lost to the lesser Varanda before going on a two consecutive match wins. A loss to Travadores was followed, Boavista made two more wins before two consecutive draws were made, first a scoreless one with Celtic, then a goal apiece with Tchadense. Boavista's final match was a 0–1 win over Ribeira Grande, threw that club into the Second Division for the following season. Boavista repeatedly finished third with 20 points and had nine wins and three draws. Boavista had 26 goals, one extra than last season. Janito left as Boavista's coach in 2013.