The 2007-08 campaign delivered a superb season for FC Twente as The Tukkers secured a crucial 4th-place finish in the Eredivisie, dramatically clinching a coveted Champions League qualifying spot by defeating rivals Ajax in the play-off finals. Leading the charge was their talismanic forward Blaise Nkufo, whose 22 goals proved decisive in a season built on domestic consistency and ambition under manager Fred Rutten. This stand-out year marked a significant step in the club's resurgence and laid the foundational groundwork for their eventual league title triumph.