Ahead of the 2015 AFC Asian Cup, Nike have released a short video of the official ball that will be used in the competition.

On January 9th Asia’s elite international competition - the 2015 Asian Cup - will kick off in Australia. The official match-ball of the tournament is the Nike Ordem 2, making this the third time the Swoosh have provided the official tournament ball for the Asian Cup which is now in its 16th campaign. The graphic pattern - featured in red and yellow on a white base with a black Swoosh to match the traditional colours of the tournament - has been designed to create a flickering effect as the ball rotates, making it easier for players to see in their peripheral vision. The 2015 AFC Asian Cup kicks off on the 9th January with host nation Australia taking on Kuwait.

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