A group of children has gone viral on social media after calling out telecommunications company MTN, alleging that a ₦100 recharge card they loaded to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup final mysteriously disappeared from their phone.
In the now-trending video, the children appealed to MTN to refund the missing airtime, saying they were unable to use the credit they purchased to watch the highly anticipated match. The clip has since generated widespread reactions online, with many users joking about the situation while others renewed complaints about alleged unexplained airtime and data deductions.
The viral video comes amid growing public criticism of telecom operators over billing and network-related complaints, with many Nigerians sharing similar experiences.
Some reactions below:
@bnboyOfficial: “MTN they are number one Thief in Nigeria, they suck our data like say Na viju milk 🥛.”
@fomonua: “@MTNNG you steal from kids? 🤣 Return the 100naira card ASAP.”
@kindit77: “Eloquent and sharp, a bright and aware chap!”
@MaziEzike_Nedu: “Even the kids have officially joined the fight against telecom network issues! You know it’s bad when children start making viral customer care complaints to watch the match.”
@Pdwildtruth: “The kids just wanted to watch the match in peace. 😂📺”
@idowuayomide29: “I love the boy unique boldness.”
@nwachukwusoo: “@MTNNG, you must return their money.”
@realmaximus1: “@MTNNG, Did you return their card?”
@MrBEAST61829207: “@MTNNG do the needful. He gave the number so do the needful.”
@Lovia33: “Reality of us now.”
