Abomosu STEM SHS grabs final Eastern Region NSMQ slot after dramatic tie-breaker triumph
Abomosu STEM Senior High School has secured the final ticket from the Eastern Region to the 2026 NSMQ National Championship after edging out Ghana Senior High School, Koforidua, in a thrilling contest that went down to a tie-breaker.
Abomosu STEM Senior High School has clinched the final berth from the Eastern Region for the 2026 National Science & Maths Quiz (NSMQ) Championship following a nail-biting tie-breaker. The school outperformed Ghana Senior High School, Koforidua, throughout the competition, leading by a sizable margin. By the end of the third round, Abomosu STEM SHS had amassed 43 points while Ghana SHS, Koforidua, trailed with 34 points, and Mamfe Methodist Girls’ SHS trailed further with 29 points.
Despite a valiant effort, Ghana SHS, Koforidua, mounted a dramatic comeback in the final round, narrowing the gap and necessitating a tie-breaker. However, Abomosu STEM SHS demonstrated extraordinary composure under pressure, emerging victorious and securing the final qualification spot. Mamfe Methodist Girls’ SHS concluded the contest with 32 points.
This triumph means Abomosu STEM SHS will become the penultimate school from the Eastern Region to represent in the 2026 NSMQ National Championship, joining the twelve schools that have already secured their places. The outcome was a crushing blow for Ghana SHS, Koforidua, who fought back fiercely after trailing for most of the contest, while Mamfe Methodist Girls’ SHS bowed out after delivering a commendable performance.
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