Bala was part of the Albania U-19 squad for the qualifying stage of the 2009 European Championship, where he made his debut against England at Ballymena Showgrounds in Northern Ireland on 8 October 2008 in a 3–0 loss for Albania, replacing Guido Tepshi at half time.
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Founded in the 1952/53 season in memory of Crusaders official, George Wilson, the final has been traditionally held at Crusaders' home ground Seaview (with a few exceptions when matches have been held at Taylor's Avenue (Carrickfergus), Ballymena Showgrounds and Mourneview Park).