Monday night will see the Blues stage the latest charity fixture between Friends of Kanu and a Pompey XI.

And the powerful Ghanaian defender – who has been linked with a summer move – is one of many names pencilled in.

Former Fratton hero Benjani will also be back this year.

Some 4,600 were there last year to witness a host of star names appear in a scintillating 7-5 clash.

The star-studded fixture is in aid of the Kanu Heart Foundation, a charity established to raise funds for African children to have heart surgery overseas.

Kanu himself underwent heart surgery when he was 17 to enable him to fulfil his dream of becoming a professional footballer.

Kanu said: 'The Kanu Heart Foundation is for people who have heart problems but cannot afford to go for operations, so we raise the money for them.

'Half of the players who played last time are coming down and hopefully the stadium will be fully packed.

'We are trying to help other people who can't afford operations and it is so important to raise the awareness. Hopefully we can also show the FA Cup to the fans.

'It is the game to say thank-you to the fans and goodbye for the season.'

Among Monday's line-up will be Lomana Lualua, Emmanuel Adebayor, Diomansy Kamara, Marlon King and Anton Ferdinand.

And with Tony Adams and Harry Redknapp pitting their wits against each other as opposing managers, it promises to be a cracking occasion.

The match kicks off at 7.30pm. Tickets are £10 for adults, £5 for children and can be purchased on the night or from Ticketmaster.