Kotoko and Hearts trainers have refused to talk to the Ghanaian press ahead of Sunday’s meeting between the two giants, leaving those duties to their Public Relation Officers.
The two men do not want to be drawn into a media tussle ahead of the crunch tie at the Baba Yara stadium.
Players of both teams have also been banned from speaking to the media as they focus on the task ahead.
Hearts coach David Duncan was noted for his big talk but he has walked the talk in his short reign in charge of the club where he has led them to overcome their relegation fears and now lie in mid-table.
The ex-Ashantigold tactician masterminded Hearts impressive draw at Kumasi during the corresponding fixture with a relative weaker squad.
It’s widely claimed that games involving the two sides do not follow form guide, but there are those who feel the recent draws must cease with a clear winner emerging on Sunday.
The battle lines have been drawn and Ghana will come to a standstill as the two most glamorous clubs go at each other.