A 24-year-old Nigerian biochemist, Oside Oluwole (aka “Khoded”), has etched his name in gaming history by breaking the world record for the longest football video game marathon.
Oluwole played the mobile game Dream League Soccer 2023 on his iPhone continuously for an impressive 75 hours, surpassing David Whitefoot’s 2022 record of 50 hours.
He took on this challenge not only out of his passion for gaming but also to raise funds for a local hospital in his hometown of Ijebu Ode, inspired by Hilda Baci.
Unlike previous record holders who used games like FIFA or Pro Evolution Soccer, Oluwole opted for his favorite mobile game, Dream League Soccer. Having played the game since 2016, he completed over 500 matches during his record-breaking attempt.
Adhering to the official Guinness World Records guidelines for “longest marathon” records, Oluwole was granted five-minute breaks after each hour of gameplay for essential needs.
“It was challenging,” Oluwole confessed, “but ultimately, it was a rewarding and enjoyable experience! I’m thankful for the opportunity and the successful result.”