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Eto'o continues football legacy in new role

Ex-Blues striker Samuel Eto'o will run Cameroonian football for the next four years after being elected as the head of the country's Football Association on Saturday.

As reported by the BBC, the 40-year-old Cameroonian will take on the role immediately before the African Cup of Nations in January, which is to be hosted in Cameroon.

‘The four-time African Footballer of the Year defeated rival Seidou Mbombo Njoya, the fourth vice-president at the Confederation of African Football,’ the report states.

‘Seven candidates should have contested the elections, but five of them pulled out on the morning of the elections.

‘We have to bring footballers to the centre of our policies,’ Eto’o said afterwards. ‘It is our role to ensure that those who play this discipline make a decent living out of it.’

The former Chelsea striker has also committed to constructing at least 10 stadiums during his four year mandate.

‘I've spoken to the business community and we're certain we'll get the right investors who can accompany us in fulfilling our goals,’ Eto'o had said prior to the polls.

Chelsea’s most likely UCL Round of 16 opponents outlined

Real Madrid are the first team we will have to defeat in our charge to retain the Champions League trophy, according to a mathematician.

The Blues beat Los Blancos 3-1 over two legs in last season’s semi-final and would have to defeat them again if they are indeed drawn against Carlo Ancelotti’s men in the last-16.

According to this table, Chelsea have a 31.27 per cent chance of playing the 13-time Champions League winners.

Our next most likely opponents are Lille with a 25 per cent chance, while Ajax and Bayern Munich both have a 21.77 per cent chance of facing us.

These four teams are the only possible outcomes in the next round, as UEFA rules state we cannot face a fellow English side in the Round of 16, and we cannot play Juventus as they were in Group H alongside Thomas Tuchel’s side.

Rudiger singled out by TV pundit

Martin Keown has heaped praise on Saturday's Man of the Match winner Antonio Rudiger.

The German defender won both penalties that led to Jorginho’s goals and was rock solid throughout, showcasing his usual aggression and leadership.

‘He’s a real driving force for Chelsea – I love watching him play,’ Keown told BBC’s Match of the Day, according to Metro.

‘I was an aggressive defender myself, but I think this guy takes it to another level.

‘When he gets the ball, he likes to run forward,’ Keown added. ‘The fans love him there because he makes things happen.

‘Defensively – he’s so aggressive. He just shuts the door. So aggressive, strong, and he really leads from the back.

‘He’s a nuisance to play against and he’s been outstanding for them.’