NSMQ 2026: Anglican SHS cruise to one-eighth stage as Namong SHTS shine on debut
Anglican Senior High School, Kumasi, has secured its place in the One-Eighth Stage of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) after dominating Shama SHS and debutants Namong SHTS at the CNC Auditorium.
The Anglican Senior High School in Kumasi has advanced to the One-Eighth Stage of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) after defeating Shama Senior High School (SHS) and debutants Namong SHS in the competition. The match kicked off with Anglican SHS quickly taking the lead with 25 points, followed by Shama SHS with 19 points and Namong SHS with 9 points.
The Kumasi-based school extended its advantage in the Speed Race, ringing the bell first and answering both questions correctly. Despite the swift pace, both schools struggled with several questions, with numerous incorrect attempts.
In the Problem of the Day, Anglican SHS maintained its lead with 7 points, while Namong SHS and Shama SHS trailed with 6 and 4 points, respectively. Anglican SHS kept its dominance in Round Three, increasing its points to 44, with Namong SHS at 12 and Shama SHS at 18. By Round Four, Anglican SHS had reached 57 points, with Namong SHS at 28 and Shama SHS at 25 points.
The contest concluded with Anglican SHS leading by a significant margin of 69 points, securing a spot in the One-Eighth Stage. Namong SHS finished third and celebrated a memorable debut, earning the Clean Sheet Award in the True or False round by answering all questions correctly. Anglican SHS also claimed the GOIL Riddle Bonanza Award by answering all the riddles correctly.
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