Musa vs NJS - Kakkonen - Lohko B

Musa prepare to host NJS at the home ground on September 26, 2026, with both sides eager to assert their credentials and claim a result that could define their Kakkonen - Lohko B season. It has not been a daunting fixture list but there are signs that Mourinho has found a way to get the best from an increasingly stacked Madrid squad.

There is plenty riding on this Kakkonen - Lohko B encounter for Musa and NJS alike, and neither will want to leave the home ground empty-handed. It has been a torrid run for the hosts, DLWLL in their last five and a season win rate of just 16.67% that has the alarm bells ringing. The visitors have found the going tough on their travels, WWLLL in their last five and a win rate of just 0% telling its own story. The contrast in attacking output — 1.06 versus 0.56 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. The promoted side have plans to strengthen in every position, with midfield the priority.

Set-piece efficiency and transition play often decide fixtures of this nature, and both managers will have been drilling those phases on the training ground. Andoni Iraola, like Luis Enrique, is a coach who demands that his players press high.

Star players on both sides will be eager to make their mark, and the individual duels across the pitch could go a long way to deciding the outcome. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. Lewis Hall remains United's top target(Image: Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images) Man United have made their interest clear in the Real Madrid midfielder, according to The Athletic.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. Expect a tight, competitive affair that could easily end all square at 1-1. Whatever the outcome, the Kakkonen - Lohko B fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. The club are understood to favour a profile closer to Aurelien Tchouameni or a Premier League‑proven alternative rather than Manu Kone.