A 24-year-old Nigerian man is the new record holder for continuously playing a soccer videogame for more than three days.
Oside Oluwole aka “Khoded” registered a time of 75 hours which is the the longest videogame marathon of playing a soccer game.
Oluwole’s record now surpasses the previous record of 50 hours, set by Englishman David Whitefoot in 2022.
He played over 500 matches during his record attempt. The news was shared on the website of the Guinness World Record (GWR) which confirmed Oluwole’s achievement.
The GWR in its publication said Osie Oluwole is a qualified biochemist who currently works as a car dealer and attempted this record to raise funds for a local hospital in his hometown of Ijebu Ode.
The most interesting and unique thing about Oside’s achievement is that, unlike all seven previous record holders, he played mobile game Dream League Soccer 2023 on his iPhone which he connected to a TV screen.
Whereas all seven previous record holders played either FIFA or Pro Evolution Soccer during their attempts.
Oside has been an avid fan of the free-to-play soccer sim ever since first downloading it in 2016.
As per the rules of GWR for all ‘longest marathon’ records, he accumulated five minutes of rest time after each hour of gaming – only during these breaks could he eat, nap or use the toilet.
“I really enjoyed myself playing for 75 hours straight with just some hours of rest,” he 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,” Oluwole added.
After completing his record attempt, Oside was congratulated by a member of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Seun Adesanya, who wrote in a press release: “The Guinness World Records Nigerian man shatters world record with 75 hours of gaming marathon 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.”
Oside’s record is the largest to have been set in such category after it was first set in 2010 with a time of 24 hours.
It further moved to 50 hours after it was beaten seven times in 11 years. Oside was inspired to undertake this challenge by Chef Hilda Baci, whose record-breaking cook-a-thon captivated the entire nation of Nigeria last year.
Oside now hopes to set more world records through playing soccer videogames including using consoles for FIFA and PES series.
