Disagree if you want but Ex Shooting Stars defender, Patrick Ovie insists the NPFL has more quality now was available some two decades ago.

Ovie believes the quality of players in Nigeria’s top flight; aided by the advancement in Sports science and equipment, puts this generation of players at an advantage.

The former defender played for 3SC between 1996 and 1999; winning the league in 1998.

He also had a brief stint in the national team; earning four caps.

In the interview with Tony Bekederemo on Brila FM’s Center Circle, Patrick Ovie also discussed the Eagles B team at the CHAN 2018.

He expressed confidence in the team picking a win against Rwanda in their first group game on Monday.

He said, “I think the Eagles can get a win; Rwanda shouldn’t give us any problem. But, a lot has changed in Africa and we can’t underrate them.”