The Year Youthful Santos Overcame Major Obstacles :: Mmegi Online

Just over a decade ago, a youthful Uniao Flamengo Santos won the club's first major title, lifting the Coca-Cola Cup.The team had to overcome a number obstacles and The Monitor Sport Correspondent, KABELO BORANABI looks at their bumpy journey to a historic moment and their influence on the clubs now turning to young talents.

In 2008, Santos reached the Coke cup final but learnt the hard way as they were trashed into smithereens by Mochudi Centre Chiefs. In their second final a year later, Santos walked away with a trophy after a 4-2 win over BDF XI after penalty shootouts.

However, their journey to the final was not an easy one with odds against them. Santos, as the tournament neared its peak, took what looked like a drastic decision then to part ways with head coach, Gishion Ntini. The Zimbabwean tactician had taken the team to the final of the competition just less than a year earlier.

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