At the end of the first period, the Angolans had a three-point lead (24-21), Angop reported. However, the Congolese counterpart managed to turn things around before halftime, reaching a 37-point tie.
However, Angola proved to be stronger and managed to turn the scoreboard around, beating DRC by 73-58.
In the group stage, the national team finished third in the group A standings, with four points, thus passing to the round of 16.
This Monday, the national team returns to the field to face Egypt, in search of a place in the quarterfinals.
