NSMQ 2026: Islamic SHS, Kumasi pull off late heist to send Tamale Islamic Science SHS crashing out
Islamic SHS, Kumasi have pulled off a stunning late turnaround to book their place in the NSMQ 2026 One-Eighth Stage, leaving Tamale Islamic Science SHS heartbroken.
Islamic SHS, Kumasi has secured a dramatic victory in the NSMQ 2026 One-Eighth Stage, eliminating Tamale Islamic Science SHS from contention. The two Islamic schools were tied at 20 points after the first round, but Kumasi edged ahead as the match progressed. Tamale Islamic Science SHS fought back impressively with a flawless performance in Round Four, answering every True or False question correctly.
With the score at 40-39, it seemed Kumasi's lead might be short-lived. However, the decisive moment arrived in the final round. Kumasi took an early lead with the opening riddle and managed to finish with 45 points, outscoring Tamale Islamic Science SHS by five points. Armed Forces SHTS concluded the competition with 30 points. The championship spot at the next stage goes to Kumasi's Islamic SHS, while Tamale Islamic Science SHS ends their NSMQ journey on a disappointing note.
The 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz is organized by Primetime Limited and sponsored by various companies, with broadcast support from JoyNews and partners including VitaMilk, Entrance University of Health Sciences, and others.
Written by urgent.news from MyJoyOnline Ghana's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
