Kaizer Chiefs defenders were in action for their national teams while and a former Amakhosi player dazzled against Russia.
His straight red card left the Mambas limping as they played the game with a man less from the 38th minute.
The dreadlocked defender had to watch his side lose 3-2 to the Super Eagles whose goals came from Moses Simon, Frank Onyeka and Terem Moffi while Mozambique netted through Geny Catamo and Faisal Bangal.