Mark Tovey was born on 7 May 1955 and is a retired South African footballer.
15 Facts About Mark Tovey
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Mark Tovey attended Northlands Primary School and Northlands Secondary School in Durban North.
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Mark Tovey played for the Durban City under 10,12 and 14.
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Mark Tovey was signed by Durban United in 1971 at the age of 16.
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Mark Tovey moved to Durban City in 1973 where he spent six seasons there.
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Mark Tovey won the Federation Professional League and Cup double in 1978.
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Mark Tovey won the 1982 and 1983 NPSL with City during his second spell under Clive Barker.
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Mark Tovey won the inaugural National Soccer League in 1985 under Clive Barker.
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Mark Tovey was teammates with Mike Mangena and Mlungisi Ngubane, Barnett Gondwe and Daniel Ramarutsi in a team known as The Untouchables.
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Mark Tovey later won the JPS Knockout Cup in 1987 after a replay against Orlando Pirates.
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Mark Tovey was voted as the Player of the Tournament.
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Mark Tovey finally joined Chiefs in 1988 at the age of 33.
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Mark Tovey coached Manning Rangers and saved them from relegation from the OK League.
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Mark Tovey is still connected to sport and currently works as a partner of the southern African agency for Nike Golf distribution in Sunninghill, Johannesburg.
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Mark Tovey is married and has three children and two grandchildren.