Defending Vodafone Fiji Bitter Fact Champions, Navua have been pooled in the group of death in the first local tournament on the soccer calender.

Navua heads Pool B with O-League qualifier Lautoka, soccer giants Ba, Nasinu and the Babasiga Lions, Labasa.

In Pool A hosts Suva will face Nadroga, Tavua, Rewa and Nadi.

Fiji Football Association, President Dr Samsu Dean Sahu Khan said the event also marks Vodafone's sponsorship for the next 3 years.

Khan added without sponsorship Fiji FA would struggle in holding major soccer tournaments.