NSMQ 2026: Mfantsiman Girls’ back in the quarter-finals after 10 years, snatches spot from St. James
Mfantsiman Girls’ SHS have produced one of the biggest comebacks of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) One-Eighth Stage, overturning an eight-point deficit in the final round to knock out St. James Seminary SHS and return to the quarter-finals for the first time since 2016.
Mfantsiman Girls' Secondary School has staged an incredible comeback at the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) One-Eighth Stage, defeating St. James Seminary SHS and reclaiming a spot in the quarter-finals after a 10-year absence. The Saint, which had not advanced past the quarter-finals since 2016, appeared poised for victory early on, leading with 29 points after Round Four.
However, Mfantsiman Girls' relentless performance in the final round, answering all four riddles correctly for 12 points, turned the tide. Mfantsiman Girls' SHS now advances to the NSMQ quarter-finals for the first time since 2016, reigniting memories of their historic 2013 Grand Finale appearance. The 2026 NSMQ is produced by Primetime Limited and sponsored by various organizations, with the broadcast on JoyNews sponsored by VitaMilk, Entrance University of Health Sciences, and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
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