AFC Leopards are looking to bolster their technical bench by adding a second assistant coach at the request of head coach Tomas Trucha, Mozzart Sport firmly reports.The club confirmed the return of the Czech national last October, following the sacking of Tom Juma.##NAJAVA_MECA_8136662##Trucha, a UEFA Pro coaching license holder, had briefly worked with Leopards in late 2020 before quitting under unclear circumstances without managing a competitive match.During his contract negotiations for the second stint, Trucha had requested a second assistant to support Fred Ambani, a former Wazito coach who was part of Juma’s technical team.An extensive search was conducted, and various local coaches were proposed for the position.However, no official announcement has been made ever since, prompting Trucha to reiterate his initial request.Mozzart Sport has learned that Leopards settled on Tusker’s Ken Wendo, whose contract with the brewers ended on May 30, 2024.Wendo is understood to have accepted the terms offered by the twelve-time Kenya Premier League champions and is now waiting for a formal contract.EXCLUSIVE: Kajiado suspend coach Francis Xavier over poor performanceOther TargetsTrucha has also urged the club to complete their off-season signings early to avoid missing out on key targets.Leopards are in the market for a new goalkeeper, with third-choice shot-stopper Maxwell Mulili expected to request a release to seek opportunities elsewhere.The club is also trying to extend Levis Opiyo’s contract, which is set to expire.Additionally, the big cats are searching for a centre-back, with Kakamega Homeboyz’s Brian Eshihanda, Hanif Wesonga of Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB), and Mike Kibwage of Tusker being top priorities.Githurai Kimbo picked as pilot project for Africa in newly launched FIVB Volleyball FoundationThe team is also expected to bring in a proven goal scorer, with Kariobangi Sharks attacker John Makwata and Homeboyz’s Moses Shumah being early names mentioned.It remains to be seen how the oldest club in the country will manage their transfer activities as they aim to end their trophy drought next season.Cliff Nyakeya is expected to leave AFC Leopards SC when his contract elapses in August. #FootballKE pic.twitter.com/HdcfHklhqP— Ole Teya (@TeyaKevin) June 3, 2024
