Atlie FC is a South African

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club based in Benoni,

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. The club currently plays in the

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. Atlie came into existence in 2011 after the club's owners bought out

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based side Nathi Lions and moved the club to

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. The team were relegated from the

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finishing the season 16th place. Carara Kicks later had eighteen points removed due to fielding an ineligible player and Atlie were moved up to 15th place. Following the club's relegation, the owner Thabo Mathamela began talks with

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with a view to purchasing a controlling stake in the club.

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