NAIROBI, Kenya , July 21 – Just before facing the highly anticipated Gor Mahia Mashemeji Derby FC, the AFC Leopards might think about hiring a fourth coach in less than a year with current boss Rodolfo Zapata who hints that he may already be thinking about his future.

The Argentine tactician who arrived at Gaborone United's June hangout in Botswana hinted that "the AFC Leopards will be strong even without me, even though he dodged questions about the rumors of his supposed exit from the club are true. & # 39; & # 39; 19659004 "I'm focused on the game now, we'll talk about it after that game, but even without me, Leopards has a bright future because the president has the good taste of picking young players who are good for the game. "We must speak, we must build the program for the future to have clear ideas," said the tactician at the penultimate training session before the derby.

According to various sources within the club, Zapata feels frustrated He feels that he needs more control over the team.

Zapata reportedly told club management that he would leave his post after the derby. Nevertheless, the tactician said that he would not dwell on it until the end of the match, preferring to concentrate on the task at hand, defeating his rivals.

AFC has already met Gor twice this season, losing 1-0 in the opening season of Kenya's Premier League Charity Cup while their second game was May 1st in the playoff match of Hull City that they lost on penalties after a draw 0-0

The tactician expects a tough match against the undefeated Gor have a good difference of 13 points against their bitter opponents who rank fifth.

is going to be a very difficult game. Derbies all over the world are very difficult. I respect Gor Mahia and coach Dylan Kerr. He has a very good number of excellent players in his team and has so many options. It's going to be a very tactical game, "says the tactician.

He thinks that the fact that Gor has come out of a tight list of matches in the last two weeks will not be a problem, especially after seeing them disbademble Yanga 4 -0 Wednesday in CAF Confederations Cup.

Tactically, Zapata thinks the match will be won or lost in midfield, saying his team must dominate this area of ​​the field if they want to have the same chance While he plans to win the game from the middle of the pack, Zapata will be without two key elements in this zone, captain Duncan Otieno missing since he was suspended after picking five yellow cards.

The tactician will also miss the services of defender Robinson Kamura and new Nigerian striker Alex Orotomal who are also injured.