Honduras youth football updates: Nixon Cruz recovery and U-16 victory

Honduran footballer Nixon Cruz is recovering from a hamstring injury that previously caused his removal from the national team selection. Juan Ignacio Martínez confirmed that the Real España player has begun reintegrating with the group and may be available for the upcoming match against Estrella Roja in Danlí.

In youth competition, the Honduras U-16 national team secured a 4-0 victory against Belize during the second round of the UNCAF U-16 Championship held in El Salvador. Goals were scored by Kenneth Meza via a penalty, an own goal by Clive Medwood Jr., Kirian Manzano, and Said Canales. Honduras is scheduled to conclude its group stage against El Salvador on October 11.