Club Brugge have granted Emmanuel Dennis compassionate leave following the sudden death of his brother, Popti, in a boat accident.
Popti Emmanuel Dennis was a navy officer who represented Nigeria at the All Africa Games and other international regatta competitions.
It was reported that his boat capsized for unknown reasons.
Dennis has since returned to Nigeria to be part of the funeral, according to the Club Brugge website.
He is expected to return to his base on Thursday.