Luanda - The Angolan women's national basketball team, African ampions, on Sunday lost to their counterparts of New Zealand by 58-68, in the third round match of nations tournament, taking place in China.

This is the third time that Angola lose in the competition aimed to prepare their first participation in London Olympic Games, to be held from July 27 to August 12.

On Friday and Saturday Angola lost to Australia and China by 46-66 and 53-71, respectively.

The tournament in China will end next June 15 and, afterwards Angola will compete in another tournament in the same Asian country, from July 02 to 04.