A 24-year-old Nigerian man, Oside Oluwole, also known as “Khoded,” has broken a world record by continuously playing a soccer video game for more than three days, achieving a marathon gaming session of 75 hours.
This far surpassed the previous record of 50 hours set by Englishman David Whitefoot in 2022. Oluwole, a biochemist and car dealer, undertook this challenge to raise money for a local hospital in his hometown of Ijebu Ode, Ogun state. Unlike the previous record holders who played FIFA or Pro Evolution Soccer, Oluwole chose to play the mobile game Dream League Soccer 2023 on his iPhone, which he connected to a TV screen. He played over 500 matches during his record attempt.
Following the rules for all ‘longest marathon’ records, Oluwole accumulated five minutes of rest time for every hour of gaming, which he used to 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.”
After completing his record attempt, Oluwole was congratulated by Hon. Seun Adesanya, a member of the Ogun State House of Assembly. Adesanya stated in a press release, “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’s record-breaking feat was inspired by Chef Hilda Baci, whose cook-a-thon captivated Nigeria last year. Oluwole now aims to set more world records in soccer video games, including those on consoles such as FIFA and Pro Evolution Soccer.
