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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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

An investigation by CNN last week revealed the troubling extent to which migrants are being auctioned into slavery in the north African country.