Wael Nazha


Wael Nazha is a former footballer who played as a forward. Born in Liberia, he played for the Lebanon national team.

Early life

Nazha was born in Monrovia, Liberia to a Lebanese father and a Liberian mother.

Club career

Nazha began playing football in Liberia; he continued his football career in Nabi Osman in Lebanon, then joined Labweh's local club in Baalbek. In 1987, Nazha joined Racing Beirut, then moved to Tadamon Sour in 1989. He eventually joined Beirut-based side Nejmeh.
Nazha spent one season playing for Kavala in the Greek Alpha Ethniki. He finished his career in the lower levels of English football, playing for Emley, Bradford (Park Avenue), Ossett Town, Droylsden, Wakefield, and Frickley.

International career

Nazha has made at least 45 appearances—official and unofficial—for the Lebanon national team, and has scored eight official goals between 1993 and 1998.

Career statistics

International

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
126 March 1993Beirut, Lebanon1–01–0Friendly
29 June 1993Seoul, South Korea2–12–11994 FIFA World Cup qualification
312 May 1996Bourj Hammoud Stadium, Beirut, Lebanon1–13–11996 AFC Asian Cup qualification
49 June 1996Beirut, Lebanon1–03–51996 AFC Asian Cup qualification
512 January 1997Bourj Hammoud Stadium, Beirut, Lebanon2–12–2Friendly
626 January 1997Beirut Municipal Stadium, Beirut, Lebanon2–02–0Friendly
713 April 1997Bourj Hammoud Stadium, Beirut, Lebanon1–01–11998 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

Nejmeh
Bradford Park Avenue
Eastwood Town
Individual