Jacobsz double gives Afghanistan victory in Kick It. World Cup final

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Kick It World Cup final 2024 Afghanistan — Afghanistan celebrate their win. Photo by Football West/Cat Bryant Photography

Afghanistan are the 2024 Kick It. World Cup winners after a 2-1 win against Iraq in the final at Inglewood Stadium.

Pieter Jacobsz was the star man with two second-half goals to give his team a deserved if hard-fought victory.

Kick It World Cup final 2024 Pieter Jacobsz — Pieter Jacobsz slots home his second goal. Photo by Football West/Cat Bryant Photography

Jacobsz’s brace earned him the Player of the Final award and meant he finished the tournament with 15 goals to wrap up the Golden Boot. This follows a stellar season in the Men’s NPL where the Armadale SC forward won the Gold Medal as Player of the Year, plus the Golden Boot and Goal of the Season awards.

Kick It World Cup final 2024 Pieter jacobsz David Lewis — Pieter Jacobsz receives his Player of the Final medal from Football West General Manager - Football David Lewis. Photo by Football West/Cat Bryant Photography

Charlie Breen pulled one back to give Iraq hope when he scrambled the ball over the line from close range. But it was Afghanistan who lifted the trophy and received the $5,000 winners' cheque, although they did finish with 10 men after Saadat Mohammadi received a straight red card for a foul on Hamza Hina.

Asher Nelson of Zambia was named Player of the Tournament.

All the results from the 2024 Kick It. World Cup