Separate national cup held from 1982 to 1989, qualifying its winners for the African Cup Winners’ Cup. The contemporary Coupe du Zaïre determined the national champions. Four runners-up remain undocumented.
| Season | Challenge Papa Kalala winner | Runner-up | Trophy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | AS Kalamu | - Winner established; the other finalist is not reliably documented. | — |
| 1988 | AS Kalamu | DC Motema Pembe | — |
| 1987 | AS Kalamu | - Winner established; the other finalist is not reliably documented. | — |
| 1986 | AS Kalamu | - Winner established; the other finalist is not reliably documented. | — |
| 1985 | DC Motema Pembe | AS Kalamu | — |
| 1984 | CS Imana | AS Vita Club | — |
| 1983 | AS Vita Club | FC Saint-Éloi Lupopo | — |
| 1982 | AS Vita Club | - Winner established; the other finalist is not reliably documented. | — |
