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Family of man who died during World Cup match seeks answers

John Njau Kibe died in Qatar after falling during a World Cup match between Argentina and the Netherlands at the Lusail Stadium. [File, Standard]

A Kenyan who worked as a security guard in Qatar has died after suffering severe injuries following a reported fall at one of the eight main football stadiums.

John Njau Kibe, 24, who moved to Qatar a year ago, was taken to intensive care after falling from what was reported as a "significant height" at Lusail Stadium during the Argentina World Cup quarter-final match against the Netherlands.

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