 In the same year, the team was also champion of the Second Division of the São Paulo State Championship.In the year 1977, Botafogo won the São Paulo City Cup (first stage of the São Paulo State Championship), playing the final against São Paulo Futebol Clube, and beating the opponent team after normal time and overtime.The game ended 0-0 giving the title to Botafogo, as the club have done better a campaign in the competition.