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F. K. Mandalskameratene is a football club in the Norwegian first division, from the town of Mandal in Vest-Agder. The club was founded on 1 July1912, under the name of 'Alladin'. In 1918 the club changed its name to 'Mandalskameratene'.
Results have varied over the years, making it to the 3rd round of the cup in 1964 was until recently the club's greatest achievement. As recently as the late 80s Mandalskameratene played in the 5th level of the Norwegian league system. Then a period of steady advancement started, until the team in 2000 qualified for the 1st division. Except from one season in the 2nd division, they have managed to stay at this level since then. The team's humble origins have made them a subject of amiable derision by commentators.
Geir Olav Garli
