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Asante Kotoko captain Michael Akuffo believes the Porcupine Warriors temporary ban from using the Baba Yara Stadium could have a negative effect on the performance of the club in their quest to win the double this year. The First Capital Plus Bank Premier League leaders are edging closer in annexing both the MTN FA cup and the league but their skipper insists the recent home ban could have a dire consequences on their chances. The Ghana FA ordered the temporary closure of the Baba Yara Stadium to the Kumapem lads following an assault on Referee ER Biney after a First Capital Plus Bank Premier League match day 22-fixture against Heart of Lions in Kumasi. �As the captain and leader for the team it was very sad and disheartening to hear the closure of the Baba Yara Sports Stadium against our home games because it can affect our performance when we start playing away from home, because we will miss the great euphoria and the massive support of our fans in Kumasi,� the ex Feyernoord academy product told CampioneSport.com. With 6 matches more to end the season, Asante Kotoko are lying top of the log sheet with 50 points, 10 points ahead of 2nd placed Heart of Lions. Asante Kotoko have 3 home games against Inter Allies, Wa All Stars and Hearts of Oak that must be played away from the Baba Yara Stadium and 3 away clashes against Hasaacas, Edubiase and Aduana Stars.