Photo: Gomis joins Man United star in making a stand against slavery in Libya

November 21, 2017

Photo: Gomis joins Man United star in making a stand against slavery in Libya

Galatasaray suffered a shock 5-1 defeat at the hands of Basaksehir in the Istanbul derby on Saturday.

Lions star Bafetimbi Gomis scored what was to be a consolation goal but his celebration left fans wondering what the meaning was behind his first action.

The striker of Senegalese origin revealed that he was taking a stand against slavery.

Gomis said: “Yesterday I had the chance to score for my team, defeat or victory I must say that my spirit and my feelings were in Libya and in Paris with you who walked against this abomination that is slavery.

“With my eyes closed and my fist raised, this is the way I wanted to celebrate this goal. My heart is bad, the black man is not a market value. When will we stop suffering …..”

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#blacklivesmatter #noiretfieredeletre #noslavery #childofafrica #Forceamesfreres Hier j’ai eu la chance de marquer pour mon équipe, défaite ou victoire je dois dire que mon esprit et mes sentiments etaient en Lybie et à Paris avec vous qui avez marchés contre cette abomination qu’est l’esclavage. Les yeux fermés et le poing levé c’est de cette manière que j’ai voulu célébrer ce but. Mon coeur à mal, l’homme noir n’est pas une valeur marchande. Quand est ce que l’on arrêtera de souffrir….. ✊?✊??

A post shared by Gomis (@bafetimbigomis) on Nov 19, 2017 at 2:49am PST

Manchester United star Paul Pogba also raised awareness to the plight of slavery in Libya as well in his post match tweet following the game against Newcastle United.

While very happy to be back, my prayers go to those suffering slavery in #Libya. May Allah be by your side and may this cruelty come to an end! pic.twitter.com/i4hxfX3CiB

— Paul Pogba (@paulpogba) November 18, 2017