Portsmouth included the aforementioned Kanu and two other new signings Sol Campbell and David James in their side. The game was arranged to give Campbell the chance to get fit ahead of the Premiership kick off this coming weekend. City were available after their planned reserve game with Weymouth, due to be played today at Ninian Park, was postponed.
City started with Glombard and Kevin Campbell up front and also included Roger Johnson, Chris Barker and Jeff Whitley in the team.
Highlights from the game can be found on the Cardiff City World service on the official website.
Cardiff City: Howard, Weston, Johnson, Corcoran, Barker, Kamara, Whiyley, McKoy, Easter, Campbell, Glombard.
Subs: Allison, Coombes, Smith, Evans, Bassett, McCoubrey, Chunuonsee.