NSMQ 2026: Botwe denies Wesley Girls’ seeded spot, secures quarter-final spot after fierce battle
Wesley Girls’ High School gave defending champions Mfantsipim School (Botwe) an early scare in the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) One-Eighth, after grabbing the lead at the start of the contest, raising hopes of a rare victory for the “wives” over their “husbands”.
In the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) One-Eighth round, Botwe, the defending champions, faced a fierce battle against Wesley Girls’ High School but ultimately secured a quarter-final spot. Despite Wesley Girls’ grabbing the lead at the start of the contest, Botwe surged ahead in Round Two, maintaining their lead and securing their position.
The final scores were Botwe with 66 points, Wesley Girls’ with 48 points, and Afua Kobi Ampem Girls’ SHS with 26 points. This victory keeps Botwe in the title race, as they will now face arch-rivals and eight-time champions PRESEC-Legon, along with Presby SHS Bompata, in the quarter-finals.
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