Episode 2: Football Banter, Data, and Getting Rewarded

INTRODUCTION

Football conversations never really end. Whether it’s arguing over who the greatest player of all time is, debating match results, or sharing highlights online, football fans are always connected.

This week, we took to the streets of Ikeja to meet two passionate football lovers to find out why the Messi versus Ronaldo debate refuses to die, how much they spend staying connected during football season, and whether all that spending could actually work in their favour.

Meet Tobi and Tola, two football fans with very different opinions.

INTERVIEW

Good afternoon. Can you both introduce yourselves and tell us a little about yourselves?

Tobi: My name is Tobi. I live around Ikeja and I sell phones. I’ve been supporting Messi for as long as I can remember.

Tola: I’m Tola. I work in computer village. I’m a Ronaldo fan and nobody can convince me otherwise.

Let’s settle this first. Who is the greatest footballer of all time?

Tobi: Messi, without thinking twice. The guy just makes football look easy. You fit watch am for ninety minutes and still dey ask yourself how person fit play like this.

Tola: (Laughs) That one na because you no sabi football. Ronaldo has done it everywhere. Different leagues, different teams, different competitions. Na consistency be that.

Tobi: But football no be only goals. Messi dey create magic.

Tola: And Ronaldo dey create results.

How often do you find yourselves arguing about football?

Tobi: Almost every day. If match dey, argument must happen.

Tola: Omo, every group chat get one football argument. Even before match start, people don dey drag themselves.

Where do most of these conversations happen?

Tobi: WhatsApp mostly. Then X. If Messi score, everywhere go hot.

Tola: Instagram comments too. Sometimes you just want check one post, next thing you don spend thirty minutes arguing with strangers.

Do you think football fans spend a lot on airtime and data?

Tola: Ah! No be small. Streaming matches, checking live scores, watching highlights, arguing online. Data no dey last.

Tobi: True. Even after match finish, you still dey watch analysis and interviews. Before you know am, another subscription don go.

Have you ever thought about how much you spend on airtime and data because of football?

Tobi: To be honest, no. You just buy am because you need am.

Tola: Exactly. Football no go wait for you. If data finish, you recharge again.

After buying all that airtime and data, do you get anything back from it?

Tobi: Nothing. Once the data finish, that’s the end.

Tola: Na so e be. You just keep buying.

What if there was a way to earn rewards every time you bought airtime or data?

Tobi: That one sounds interesting. How?

Tola: As far as e no get plenty conditions, I go like hear am.

That’s exactly what TreeKle offers. Every time you buy airtime or data on TreeKle, you earn cashback. So whether you’re streaming matches, following football updates, or buying airtime to call your friends after your team wins, your everyday spending can reward you. What do you think about that?

Tobi: I honestly didn’t know that. If I’m buying data anyway, I might as well get something back.

Tola: That actually makes sense. Football fans dey recharge almost every week. Cashback no be bad idea at all.

Would you consider using TreeKle for your next recharge?

Tobi: Yes, definitely. Especially if I’m already spending the money.

Tola: I would. Anything wey fit help me save while I still enjoy football, I’m interested.

Finally, one last time. Messi or Ronaldo?

Tobi: Messi. Always.

Tola: Ronaldo. Forever.

OUTRO

The Messi versus Ronaldo debate may never have a winner, but one thing is certain: football fans are constantly spending on airtime and data to stream matches, follow updates, and keep the banter going.

If you’re already recharging regularly, why not make those purchases work a little harder for you?

With TreeKle, every airtime and data purchase earns you cashback, making your everyday spending a little more rewarding.

Download TreeKle using the link below and start earning rewards on every recharge.

This has been World on the Streets. See you in the next episode.