Former Eagles captain, Nwankwo Kanu's hopes of picking his pay today at cash-strapped Npower side,Portsmouth has been dashed following the club's announcement that both the players and staff will not be receiving their January wages today.

The club last night informed them the Blues have yet to receive a required validation order from the courts.

That means the club’s bank account remains frozen as a result of the winding-up order issued last month.

As a result, players and staff salaries initially due last Tuesday have still to be paid.

That has sparked fears it may hamper Pompey’s ability to stage Saturday’s home match against Hull.