diff --git a/.github/workflows/ci-testing.yml b/.github/workflows/ci-testing.yml
index 13100bc..1a5ea58 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/ci-testing.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/ci-testing.yml
@@ -41,6 +41,7 @@ jobs:
     - name: Install dependencies
       run: |
         python -m pip install --upgrade pip
+        pip install -q numpy  # for cocoapi proper install
         pip install -qr requirements.txt -f https://download.pytorch.org/whl/cpu/torch_stable.html
         pip install -q onnx
         python --version