A 24-year-old Nigerian man, Oside Oluwole, has shattered the world record for the longest videogame marathon playing a soccer game by continuously playing for 75 hours.
Known by his gaming alias “Khoded,” Oluwole far exceeded the previous record of 50 hours, set by Englishman David Whitefoot in 2022.
Oluwole, a qualified biochemist and current car dealer, undertook this challenge to raise funds for a local hospital in his hometown of Ijebu Ode.
Unlike previous record holders who played either FIFA or Pro Evolution Soccer, Oluwole played the mobile game Dream League Soccer 2023 on his iPhone, connecting it to a TV screen.
Since downloading the game in 2016, Oluwole has been an avid fan. During his record attempt, he played over 500 matches.
According to the Guinness World Records guidelines, he accumulated five minutes of rest for every hour of gaming, during which he could eat, nap, or use the toilet.
“I really enjoyed myself playing for 75 hours straight with just some hours of rest,” Oluwole said. “It wasn’t an easy task, but I must say it was all fun. It was such a great moment; the event was very interesting and I’m grateful to God that it was successful.”
Upon completing his record attempt, Oluwole received congratulations from Hon. Seun Adesanya, a member of the Ogun State House of Assembly.
In a press release, Adesanya commended Oluwole’s dedication and determination, stating, “The Guinness World Records [title] is a testament to Mr. Oluwole’s dedication, determination, and the countless hours of practice he invested in mastering the game. His achievement stands as an inspiration to all aspiring gamers and an embodiment of the unyielding spirit of determination that drives our nation.”
Oluwole was inspired to undertake this challenge by Chef Hilda Baci, whose record-breaking cook-a-thon captivated Nigeria last year. He now aims to set more world records in soccer videogames, including those on consoles such as FIFA and PES.
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