Kanu: I believe in magic! Star reckons Portsmouth can upset the odds in Spurs FA Cup showdown

09 April 2010 15:37
Kanu, who scored Portsmouth's winner against Cardiff in the 2008 FA Cup final, warned Tottenham he aims to be a Wembley winner again.   [LNB]Portsmouth meet Spurs in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday and Kanu, who Harry Redknapp joked could be 49, said he aims to play for another two years when he will be 35.   [LNB] Take that! Kanu says Pompey can upset the odds and beat Spurs at Wembley [LNB]The Nigeria captain, whose current Portsmouth contract ends thissummer, said: 'I am working hard towards Wembley. I have a few gamesunder my belt which is good.[LNB]Winner: Kanu lifted the trophy for Pompey in 2007 [LNB] [LNB]'The big stage is the best stage for a player and I would sayWembley is the best stage of all. What happened in 2008 was special tome. It's something I believe the fans will always remember. For me it'ssomething special, scoring the goals in the semi-final and then thefinal. I'll keep my fingers crossed and see if I can do that again.   [LNB]'One of the biggest highlights of my career was winning it in 2008. To do that again would be magic and magic can happen.[LNB] 'I realise I am out of contract at the end of the season and I donot know whether this will be my last year in English football. I justwant to concentrate on the FA Cup and then I will decide what to do butI definitely want to keep playing for one or two more years.' [LNB] Tottenham v PORTSMOUTH: Aruna Dindane to feature with Avram Grant boosted by returnsPremier League may extend parachute payments for relegated clubsLennon could wing his way into Spurs side to face Portsmouth at WembleyJames declares himself fit for Pompey's Wembley date with TottenhamPORTSMOUTH FC

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