Briefs 2-Kanu signs new Portsmouth deal

LONDON, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Sports news in brief from around the world:

Soccer - Nigeria striker Nwankwo Kanu has signed a new one-year contract with English FA Cup winners Portsmouth, with the option of a further year if he plays a certain number of matches.

"I love it here and I want to be part of the team so I'm happy to have signed. I hope the supporters are happy too," the 32-year-old told the club's website (www.portsmouthfc.co.uk).

Soccer - Benfica have agreed to loan Romanian defender Laszlo Sepsi to Racing Santander this season, the Lisbon team said on their website (www.slbenfica.pt).

The deal includes an option for the Spanish Primera Liga club to buy the 22-year-old. (Editing by Tony Jimenez)