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24-year-old Nigerian Oside Oluwole, also known as “Khoded,” has broken the world record for the longest videogame marathon playing a soccer game.
According to Guinness World Records, Oside achieved 75 hours of continuous gameplay, surpassing the previous record of 50 hours set by Englishman David Whitefoot in 2022.
Oside, a qualified biochemist turned car dealer, undertook this marathon to raise funds for a local hospital in his hometown of Ijebu Ode.
Unlike his predecessors who played FIFA or Pro Evolution Soccer, Oside opted for the mobile game Dream League Soccer 2023, connecting his iPhone to a TV screen for the duration of the attempt.
During the marathon, Oside played over 500 matches, adhering to Guinness World Records rules which allowed him five minutes of rest after each hour of gameplay for essentials like eating, napping, or using the restroom.
“It wasn’t an easy task, but I must say it was all fun,” Oside remarked after completing the marathon. “It was such a great moment; the event was very interesting and I’m grateful to God that it was successful.”
Hon. Seun Adesanya of the Ogun State House of Assembly congratulated Oside,
“His achievement stands as an inspiration to all aspiring gamers and an embodiment of the unyielding spirit of determination that drives our nation,” Hon. Adesanya stated in a press release.
