Kessben Sports sparks new debate: Lamine Yamal vs Bojan Krkic, who had the greater potential? Here is what Andy Kerm, Achee, Awal & Sir Joe Laka had to say 

A fiery debate has ignited across the Ghanaian sports scene, thanks to a thought-provoking of Kessben Sports, one of the nation’s leading sports talk shows.

The topic? A comparison between Spain’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and former prodigy Bojan Krkic. The central question. Is Lamine better than Bojan was at his peak of potential?

 Hosted by the evergreen Joe Laka with the Kessben Sports panel, it sparked widespread reactions across social media and football fan groups. With Lamine Yamal dazzling the world at just 16 with his performances for FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team, many are quick to crown him as a generational talent. But the conversation took a deeper turn when analysts reminded fans of Bojan Krkic’s once sky-high promise.

Back in 2007, Bojan Krkic was hailed as the future of Spanish football. At 17, he was scoring goals for Barcelona’s first team, breaking records previously held by Lionel Messi. His balance, dribbling, and eye for goal made headlines, and comparisons to Messi became almost a burden.

However, Bojan’s career took a different turn. After struggling with anxiety and facing immense pressure, his progression stalled. Despite spells with Roma, AC Milan, Stoke City, and others, Bojan never fully lived up to the hype that once surrounded him.

Enter Lamine Yamal, the youngest-ever player and goal-scorer for both Barcelona and Spain. The left-footed winger combines maturity, technical brilliance, and fearlessness well beyond his years. Unlike Bojan, Yamal has already become a key player in a struggling Barça side and seems comfortable under the weight of expectation.

Pundits on the Kessben Sports show, Andy Kerm, Frederick Acheampong, and Awal Mohammed Hudu were quick to point out that comparing the two must also account for the changing dynamics of football.

The mental health support systems in today’s game are stronger, and young players like Lamine are more protected from media and club pressure than players like Bojan were 15 years ago.

The debate rages on with no clear winner, and that may be the point. While Lamine Yamal continues to rise, Bojan’s story serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of early hype and the pressures young athletes face.

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