SAA Supa 8 tourney takes off THE draw for the 2006 SAA Supa 8 tournament was conducted at Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, yesterday but the dates and venues for the games still have to be confirmed.

Last year’s champions, Bloemfontein Celtic, will not be defending their title as they failed to make it to the top eight half of the Castle Premiership.

The 2003 champs Jomo Cosmos will also not participate in the competition as they were beaten to the last spot by Santos. SuperSport United is the only team of the eight participants who’ve won the Supa 8 Cup before.The 2004 winners kick off their campaign at home against Orlando Pirates.The defending Premier Soccer League champs, Mamelodi Sundowns, welcome Santos in their knockout fixture.Kaizer Chiefs host Golden Arrows and Silver Stars visit Moroka Swallows for their first round clashes.August 12, 13, 19 and 20 are the dates for the games.Who will play on which day will be confirmed at a later date.SupersoccerSuperSport United is the only team of the eight participants who’ve won the Supa 8 Cup before.The 2004 winners kick off their campaign at home against Orlando Pirates.The defending Premier Soccer League champs, Mamelodi Sundowns, welcome Santos in their knockout fixture.Kaizer Chiefs host Golden Arrows and Silver Stars visit Moroka Swallows for their first round clashes.August 12, 13, 19 and 20 are the dates for the games.Who will play on which day will be confirmed at a later date.Supersoccer