FILE. Florent Malouda advised Bafana Bafana to strengthen their defence ahead of their FIFA World Cup knockout match against Canada, highlighting their previous defensive lapses and the importance of avoiding disciplinary issues. Picture: Chelsea Martin Rickett/Backpagepix/Press Association Images
Now that Bafana Bafana are through to the knockout stages of a FIFA World Cup for the first time in their history, it’s time to shore up their defence, according to Florent Malouda.
The former France and Chelsea star was concerned by the defensive lapses Bafana showed in their opening two matches.
South Africa conceded inside the first 10 minutes against both Mexico and Czechia.
Against Mexico, it resulted in a 2-0 defeat, while against Czechia, Bafana fought back to rescue a crucial point with a late equaliser.
