Simon Ogar Veron or simply Ogar is a Nigerian professional footballer. As of 2017, he plays for Lida.
NAME: Simon Ogar Veron
DATE OF BIRTH: April 24, 1987
PLACE OF BIRTH: Asaba, Delta State
OCCUPATION: Footballer
CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
While playing for Nigerian youth national team at a friendly tournament in Sweden in 2004, Ogar left the team and illegally moved to Norway, seeking asylum there. During 2004 and 2005 he played for low level Norwegian clubs Sandnessjøen and Stålkameratene, while living at a refugee camp. In late 2005 he was at a trial at the top level club Bodø/Glimt.
Ogar was during his time in Norway member of the Nigeria national under-20 football team.