A bunch of youngsters triggered amusement online after informing MTN that the ₦100 airtime they had purchased for a football game vanished without explanation.
The humorous complaint, which circulated on the internet, depicted the kids blaming the network operator for removing the credit before they could use it, noting that the airtime was meant for viewing the Spain versus Argentina World Cup final.
They stated that an aunt had handed them the recharge card the evening‑by the next afternoon the balance had disappeared even though they had not placed any calls.
Youngsters Report the Alleged Missing Airtime
Good afternoon MTN service, we are calling to report our missing card. Our aunt gave us the card yesterday evening after 9 p.m., and this afternoon we found the balance gone despite not making any calls. Please send the card back to us if you can.
— The children
The amusing phrasing of the complaint, especially the plea to have the airtime returned, swiftly attracted widespread online attention.
Online Users Respond with Amusement
The viral post elicited numerous reactions, with many applauding the children’s innocence and confidence for reaching out to the service provider about the purported missing airtime.
Some joked that the youngsters thought MTN could retrieve and refund the used airtime merely by having their phone number, and the lighthearted exchange has kept circulating online, with many labeling it among the funniest responses to an alleged airtime loss lately.
Take a look at the video below:
Trending Video: Eloquent Nigerian kids accuse MTN of stealing their 100 naira airtime.
“Good afternoon mtn service. Our aunty gave us the card around 9pm. This afternoon we did not see the card again. And we did not call anybody. Please incase you.. pic.twitter.com/luhofN02z0
— Trending Explained (@TrendingEx) July 20, 2026
