In the latest edition of Story Behind My Nickname, KickOff speaks to former Orlando Pirates player Bruce Ramokgadi on the origins behind his nickname.
Who and where did you play?
"I am Bruce Ramokgadi. I played for Orlando Pirates, Cape Town Spurs and Manning Rangers."
What's your nickname?
"Jam Alley"
Who gave it to you and why?
"Supporters of Orlando Pirates when I was banging in goals and becoming popular with the supporters. It's the same time when Jam Alley was a big show on television on Fridays, and I was a youngster, and the show was for the youth."
Did you like it?
"I didn't mind because it resonated with the young me and the TV show at that time."
Anyone that didn't use it?
"Not that I know of, but I never heard anyone else using the nickname."
If you could relive it, what would you want your nickname to be?
"Any nickname is fine with me because it's a sign that people really recognise what you doing in the field."
Who should we ask for their nickname story?
"Can you please ask ntate Jackie 'Asinamali' Masike or Eric 'Tambai' Ramasike."