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CNA
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNA
This 987 Star finalist is a real-life Nigerian prince
When you think of royalty, you would probably imagine bodyguards, a chauffeur, and maybe even a convoy? Well, consider slightly disappointed when we didn't notice an entourage tailing behind 987 Star finalist Aligwoekwe Kluivert Chimsomaga. In fact, the 20-year-old told us his mum dropped him off for this interview. Guess that's the life of a real-life Nigerian prince living in Singapore. 987 Star is a talent search for, you guessed it, 987's next big thing. The winner will receive S$5,000 in cash and a contract with the Mediacorp radio station. Going simply as Kluivert (the 'u' is silent), he animatedly launches into story mode when we asked about his… royal status. 'My title hails from a village in the Imohe state of Nigeria where my grandfather is the chief. My dad who is also a prince, is first in line, making me second-in-line to the position,' he said. Chimsomaga's parents – his mum is Singaporean-Chinese – met and got married in Singapore. They are both in their 50s now. He is also the second of their four children and the only boy. Like him, his sisters are in school as well. Chimsomaga, who is also fluent in Mandarin, was born right here in Singapore and studied at Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary School and Assumption English Secondary School. He is now a final year Mass Communications student at Ngee Ann Polytechnic. Thanks to his Nigerian heritage, Chimsomaga naturally stood out in school, often drawing curious stares, and had his fair share of Black Panther jokes. 'They started calling me Prince T'Challa (the real name of Black Panther) after I told them about my title,' he laughed. However, Chimsomaga who is currently single, said royal responsibilities are not on his to-do list. 'I like my life here and I am Singaporean after all. Honestly, I am more 'Prince of Bukit Panjang' at the moment," he laughed. In fact, Chimsomaga said he is due to enlist for National Service sometime next year. Can't get any more Singaporean than that if you ask us. At press time, we found out that Chimsomaga didn't make it into the top four of 987 Star. However, he was optimistic during our chat and said he was open to whatever comes his way. He told us he has already started applying for internships, a prerequisite before he can graduate from Ngee Ann Poly. And yes, Chimsomaga is still applying to be part of 987. 'Even if I don't win, I already went further than I expected. I believe I have that X-factor that sets me apart from the rest of the contestants, and I'll be leveraging on it whether it's on radio or an online personality,' he said.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Huijsen praises Mourinho & De Rossi, calls Dybala ‘a teacher'
Former Roma defender Dean Huijsen is having a great season with Bournemouth. The Cherries, which also includes the other former Giallorossi player Kluivert, are currently eighth in the standings with 58 points, 2 points away from a place in the Conference League. Advertisement The Spanish defender gave an interview to in which he discussed working with Mourinho, De Rossi and Dybala, among others. 'Allegri, Mourinho and De Rossi are special,' said the Spaniard. 'Football-wise I learned a lot from Bremer and Mancini. Dybala and Lukaku are life teachers that speak to you.' 'My professional debut at San Siro? I was calm and happy to be able to fulfill my dream.' 'Bournemouth? There is a great project here, there are young players. Our way of playing 'without fear' helps us, it has been seen during the year.'
BBC News
05-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Kluivert hails Bournemouth's vision
Bournemouth attacker Justin Kluivert has praised the club for delivering on the vision they used to attract his former Ajax player was signed by Bournemouth in 2023 and has been instrumental this season, chipping in with 12 goals and six assists in the Premier League. "They came to me and they knew what they wanted -, they didn't sell me lies," Kluivert told a special episode of BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast. "They sold me this [Bournemouth's new training facility], and they gave it to me. They sold me many more other things and they backed it up. I did my part, they did their part, and I think it's a very good match."The Dutchman also stated that his goal was to ply his trade in the Premier League even when coming through the ranks with European giants Ajax."If you are in the youth of Ajax, you are thinking about playing in the Premier League," he said. "The Premier League for footballers is the best there is. That will stay for always, and I am thankful to be here." You can listen to the full interview on BBC Sounds
BBC News
03-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Football Daily In Focus with Justin Kluivert and Kelly Somers
As Bournemouth continue to push for European football, midfielder Justin Kluivert speaks to Kelly Somers about his season and career. He tells us about playing with the famous Kluivert name, and his footballing brothers. And the Dutchman explains how he's settled on the South Coast. And we find out why Kluivert thinks he should be in the Guinness Book of Records. 00:10 The appeal of Bournemouth 02:55 Being Patrick Kluivert's son 08:30 Andoni Iraola's influence 19:00 His hopes for the future BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League weekend commentaries: Sat 1500 Everton v Ipswich, Sat 1730 Arsenal v Bournemouth, Sun 1200 Man Utd v Man City in the WSL on Radio 5 Sports Extra, Sun 1400 Brighton v Newcastle, Sun 1400 Brentford v Man Utd on Radio 5 Sports Extra, Sun 1400 West Ham v Tottenham on BBC Sport website, Sun 1630 Chelsea v Liverpool.
BBC News
02-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'I need to be in the Guinness World Records' - how Kluivert found home
Justin Kluivert says he feels at home at Bournemouth after a career that has taken him through the Netherlands, Italy, Germany, France, Spain and now while the Dutch forward is enjoying laying down some roots after jet-setting around the continent - he would jump at the chance of exploring Europe with the Cherries next many as 10 Premier League clubs could qualify for European competitions, external in with Andoni Iraola's side sitting 10th - one point behind eighth-placed Brighton - Bournemouth remain in the hunt with four games to who turns 26 on Monday, has played - and scored - in the top-flight of each of the six countries he has played in. A feat he believes is unique."I need to be in the book of Guinness World Records," the son of Dutch legend Patrick Kluivert tells Football Focus in an interview to be shown on BBC One on Saturday from 12:00 BST."I think I am the fjrst player to score in the top six competitions – if Holland is the sixth."Romanian striker Florin Raducioiu (1986-2004) and Montenegro's Stevan Jovetic (2004-) are the only other players to score in the top five leagues of Italy, Germany, France, Spain and making his debut for Ajax aged 17, Kluivert has scored goals for Roma, RB Leipzig (loan), Nice (loan) and Valencia (loan). The forward joined Bournemouth from Roma in a £9.6m deal in June then the Cherries have set a club record Premier League points tally in back-to-back seasons, are challenging for a place in Europe, and have just opened a state-of-the-art £32m training facility, where this interview is taking place."We speak every day about it," Kluivert says about Bournemouth's target of playing in Europe for the first time."We believe in it and we will go for it 100%." 'Pressure makes diamonds - that's how you shine' Kluivert has been a big part of Iraola's plans this season, making 30 Premier League appearances while accumulating 2,114 minutes of playing has 12 Premier League goals - including two hat-tricks - and six assists as he looks to finally step out of his famous father's shadow."I always saw it as a motivation," he says about making a name for himself after his dad's glittering career, which included winning the Champions League with Ajax in 1994-95, three Dutch League titles with Ajax and PSV Eindhoven, as well as winning La Liga with Barcelona in 1998-99."It gave me hunger to show why am I good, and not just because I had the name Kluivert on my shirt."People were always wondering 'is he actually good or is he just there because of his dad?'. "Pressure makes diamonds and that is how you shine."And shine he November, Kluivert made history when he scored three penalties in the same match during Bournemouth's 4-2 win at Wolves - the first time that has happened in the Premier League followed that up two months later with another hat-trick in a 4-1 win at Newcastle, one of his dad's former clubs."When I was younger, I never liked taking penalties because I was stressed about everything," he says. "Until now I have never missed. I feel I have the calmness to keep it going." 'My wife and baby bring me calmness' Between 2018 and 2023 Kluivert changed countries five times in as many years."I have always been travelling and been on loan," he adds. "I wouldn't recommend to that to anyone, because you never know what is happening. It is beautiful being stable. I feel like I have found my home."Although he was officially a Roma player between 2018-2023, Kluivert spent most of that time outside scored for RB Leipzig against Manchester United during a Champions League match while on loan with the German club in 2020-21 before moving to France to play a season on loan with it was off to Spain and a temporary move to Valencia for the 2022-23 La Liga campaign. Kluivert scored a penalty against Rayo Vallecano, who were managed by Iraola at the months later Bournemouth appointed Iraola, who made Kluivert his first signing at the Vitality Stadium."I knew back then he was a great coach because his Rayo Vallecano team were like we play now with lots of energy," says Kluivert."He thinks about football 24/7. When we have training, he will be here two hours early to mark the pitch out."Me and the manager are the perfect match. I started as left winger, but he saw I could play as an attacking midfielder. That helped me."After moving from country to country, Kluivert is keen to lay down some roots in recently became a father for the first time."To have a little girl, I can't describe it in words," he says. "Having my wife and baby gives me calmness." Next stop Europe? Bournemouth's rise from football's abyss to the Premier League has been well years ago they were in League Two. This season they have beaten Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham amongst Bournemouth owner, Bill Foley, talked in December 2023 about the Cherries qualifying for Europe within five his club could meet that target this month if they finish the season final four games are against Arsenal (away), Aston Villa (home), Manchester City (away) and Leicester City (home)."The moment I came here, Bill Foley had those ambitions. That is why I came here," adds Kluivert."I have always had those visions. The future for Bournemouth is very good and I am very excited to be part of it."We can for sure achieve Europe this season. Why not?"I am going to keep working hard and give it my best always."
