Geoffrey Toyana

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Geoffrey Toyana
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Born (1974-02-27) 27 February 1974 (age 50)
Soweto, South Africa
Source: Cricinfo, 18 February 2016

Geoffrey Toyana (born 27 February 1974) is a South African former first-class cricketer. [1] He is the coach of the Highveld Lions. [2]

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References

  1. "Geoffrey Toyana". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 18 February 2016.
  2. "Leie injury forces Lions to bend quota rules". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 18 February 2016.