Nwankwo Kanu’s first-half goal handed Portsmouth a first FA Cup triumph in 69 years as they earned a 1-0 win over Cardiff at Wembley on this day in 2008.

The Nigeria forward took advantage of an error from Bluebirds goalkeeper Peter Enckelman to score the only goal of the game after 37 minutes.

Kanu hit the outside of the post earlier on in the game and Pompey almost let their lead slip against Championship opposition as David James denied Paul Parry before Roger Johnson headed narrowly over.

The win gave Portsmouth a first FA Cup win in 69 years (Lewis Whyld/PA)

Glenn Loovens had...