Sporting Clube de Luanda (first era)[]
1920–1935[]
On 15 August 1920, Sporting Clube de Luanda was founded as the number 3 branch of the Lisbon-based Sporting Clube de Portugal.
1935-1980[]
Diabos Verdes[]
1980–1981[]
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After the independence of Angola in 1975 and in an attempt by the communist regime to erase all traces of colonial rule, the club which has been created as an affiliate to Sporting Clube de Portugal was ordered to change its name and therefore became known as Diabos Verdes (Green Devils), effective from 31 January 1980.
Leões de Luanda[]
1981–1989[]
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In February 1981, the club's name changed again as Leões de Luanda (Luanda's Lions).
Sporting Clube de Luanda[]
1989–present[]
On 24 February 1989, with the establishment of democracy, the club was able to reclaim its original name.
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