Defending champions Ba has been drawn in a tough pool in this year's first major soccer tournament, the Fiji Bitter Fact.

The Men in Black who defeated Labasa in last year's final by 1-0 has been drawn with Rewa, Suva, Nadroga and current league leaders Lautoka.

Pool 2 has hosts Nadi, Nasinu, Labasa, Navua and Tavua.

Foster Group has this year provided $40,000 in sponsorship to Fiji FA for the tournament, which officially kicks off on the 29th May and ends on June 1st with the semifinals and final.