The Maltese international was a guest of the FA for being Player Of The Third Round for his two goals against Blackburn Rovers in a 4-1 victory for the Sky Blues.
Cardiff managed by former Sky Blue David Jones, went down to a 37th minute goal from Kanu. On the hour mark,David Jones sent on Aaron Ramsey for Nuneaton born Peter Whittingham. Ramsey, played against City at U18 and first team level this season. Richard Duffy was one of the Portsmouth players to pick up the FA Cup at the end of the match.
In the League Two Play-offs, Rochdale are off to Wembley after a 5-4 penalties victory against Darlington. The game finished 2-1 after Extra Time.
Stockport beat Wycombe 1-0. in the other semi-final and will meet Rochdale next weekend.