NSMQ 2026: Tie-break agony as Bishop Herman steals quarter-final spot from Asanteman SHS
It was heartbreak for both Opoku Ware School and Asanteman SHS as Bishop Herman College dramatically snatched the final quarter-final spot in the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ).
In a dramatic turn of events at the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), Bishop Herman College emerged victorious, snatching the quarter-final spot from Asanteman Senior High School. The tie-breaker proved too much for the latter, leaving Opoku Ware School to rue their early lead. As the contest unfolded, Asanteman and Bishop Herman both achieved a perfect 10 out of 10 in the Problem of the Day, securing the coveted NSMQ star.
By the final stretch, the two schools were level on 43 points, while Opoku Ware trailed on 31 points. With the tie-break deciding the fate of the two schools, Bishop Herman College answered correctly, securing their place in the quarter-finals. The 2026 NSMQ, produced by Primetime Limited and sponsored by several prominent Ghanaian brands, was broadcast on JoyNews.
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