Guinness World Record has announced that a 24-year-old Nigerian man, Oside Oluwole has broken the record for longest soccer game marathon.
Oluwole performed the longest videogame marathon playing a soccer game, registering a time of 75 hours.
According to GWR, he surpassed the previous record of 50 hours, set by Englishman David Whitefoot in 2022.
He played over 500 matches during his record attempt.
Oside disclosed that he attempted this feat to raise money for a local hospital in his hometown of Ijebu Ode.
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.
Oside has been an avid fan of the free-to-play soccer sim ever since first downloading it in 2016.
He said, “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.”
After the attempt, a member of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Seun Adesanya, in a press statement wrote, “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.”
