It is 12 years to the day since Sol Campbell went up to lift the FA Cup at Wembley.
Kanu netted the only goal against Championship side Cardiff to ensure the silverware would be heading back to the south coast.
Harry Redknapp's side had already seen off Ipswich, Plymouth, Preston, Manchester United and West Brom.
And they then beat the stubborn Welsh outfit, as Pompey lifted the FA Cup for the first time since 1939.