Nix defender called up to Lebanon squad for April friendlies

Tiana Jaber is in line to play her first home internationals this week.

The Wellington Phoenix defender has been named in the Lebanon squad for their two friendlies against Comoros in Lebanon on Saturday (April 5) and next Monday (April 7).

The matches are part of Lebanon’s preparations for the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers, which are due to start in June.

Jaber made her senior debut for ‘The Lady Cedars” at the four nations tournament in Kathmandu in February.

She started the narrow defeat to Nepal and the 2-0 win over Kyrgyzstan that followed.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – DECEMBER 28: Tiana Jaber of the Phoenix prepares for a throw-in ball during the round eight A-League Women’s match between Melbourne City and Wellington Phoenix at City Football Academy, on December 28, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Tiana Jaber has been a mainstay at the back for the Phoenix in the 2024-25 Ninja A-League and made her 50th league appearance earlier this month.

Jaber started the first 19 matches of the season before missing the round 20 defeat to Central Coast Mariners because of suspension.

She will rejoin the Wellington Phoenix ahead of their next match against Canberra United on Sunday, April 13.