LifestyleNewsNigeria24-year-old Nigerian Spends 3 Days Playing FIFA Video Game, Sets New World Record

A 24-year-old Nigerian biochemist has etched his name into the Guinness World Records after a record-breaking gaming marathon.

Oside Oluwole, also known by his gamer alias “Khoded,” successfully completed the longest videogame marathon playing a soccer game, clocking in an impressive 75 hours.

This remarkable feat surpasses the previous record of 50 hours set by Englishman David Whitefoot in 2022 by a significant margin of 25 hours.

“Unlike all seven previous record holders who played either FIFA or Pro Evolution Soccer during their attempts, Oside played mobile game Dream League Soccer 2023 on his iPhone, which he connected to a TV screen,” Guinness World Records commented, “He played over 500 matches during his record attempt.”

According to Guinness World Records, Oluwole, a qualified biochemist who currently works as a car dealer, undertook this challenge not only to test his gaming endurance but also to raise money for a hospital in his hometown, Ijebu Ode.

During the marathon, Oluwole had only five minutes break after each hour where he could he eat, nap or use the toilet.

“No one in the past has broken this record by such a large margin as Oside has. It was first set in 2010 with a time of 24 hours and gradually increased to 50 hours after being beaten seven times in 11 years,” stated Guinness World Records.

News of Oluwole’s achievement has been met with widespread praise in Nigeria. Hon. Seun Adesanya, a member of the Ogun State House of Assembly, congratulated Oluwole in a press release, commending his “dedication, determination, and the countless hours of practice he invested in mastering the game.”

Adesanya further stated that Oluwole’s accomplishment serves as an inspiration to aspiring gamers and embodies the “unyielding spirit of determination that drives our nation.”

Oluwole, beaming with happiness for the feat, 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.”