Accra:The UEFA Conference League kicked off its league phase on October 15 with 18 matches played.

According to Azeri-Press news agency, Trabzonspor, representing Türkiye, secured an impressive 4-2 away victory against Finland's KuPS. Meanwhile, Croatia's Hajduk handed Ajax a 2-1 defeat at home.

Elsewhere, Atalanta defeated Pafos 3-1, and Brighton achieved a commanding 4-0 win over Lithuania's Kauno Žalgiris. Other notable results included Lugano's 3-2 win over Crvena Zvezda, Gent's narrow 1-0 victory against Aarhus, and Copenhagen's 3-0 triumph over Braga.