Anila Basha

Anila Basha (born December 25, 1976) is an Albanian journalist and media executive. She is a member of the Executive Committee of the Albanian Football Federation (FSHF). Basha is the co-founder and publisher of the newspaper Shqiptarja.com, and the founder of the online news platforms Newsbomb.al and Newsport.al.

Early life and education Basha was born in Lushnjë, Albania. She graduated with a degree in journalism from the Faculty of History and Philology in 1999 and later completed a master's degree in European Studies at the University of Tirana.

Career Basha began her journalism career in 1995, contributing to newspapers including Intervista and Dita Informacion. In 1998, she worked as a political journalist and editor at Koha Jonë. By 2000, she held editorial positions at Koha Jonë and Panorama and later became editor-in-chief and director of Gazeta Shqiptare, a role she held for over ten years.

She co-founded the print and online version of Shqiptarja.com and in 2016 established the media outlets Newsbomb.al and Newsport.al. She has participated in television panels on political, sports, and social topics.

Role in football In March 2022, Basha was elected as the first female member of the Executive Committee of the FSHF. Her work focuses on women's football in Albania, media-related matters, and communication with the public.