From late 2015 to December 2016, Ravi was manager who was also a former played who played for the club in the early 2000s. When he was coach, Sal Rei won their fifth regional cup title in 2016. Sal Rei went to their nationals, their next in five years and their ninth overall, they appeared in Group A but in 2016 appeared in Group B. Sal Rei made their 3–0 win over Vulcânicos at the first round at home field which was played on May 14 and this is Sal Rei's recent win at the nationals. Sal Rei suffered three straight losses with their worst, a 5–2 over Mindelense at the fourth round. The final match of the season was a three-goal draw with Académico 83, Sal Rei was immediately out from further competition at the knockout phase. Their strength were in 2016 with four points though they scored more goals numbering eight, but the worst 11 goals were conceded that season, the first of two.