Former Tunisia international Radhi Jaidi has guided Southampton U-23s to secure promotion to the Division One of the Premier League 2 following their 2-1 win over Newcastle United.
Second half goals from Tyreke Johnson and Daniel Nlundulu cancelled out Yannick Toure's opener for the visitors as Saints held on to clinch their first crown under the Tunisian at St Mary’s Stadium.
Prior to the playoff, Southampton finished second in the league table behind Wolverhampton Wanderers on goal difference after gathering 43 points from 22 matches.
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Jaidi was appointed head coach of the youth team in 2017, five years after he called time on his football career in Southampton.