{
  "id": 262904,
  "title": "Abomosu STEM SHS wins tie-breaker to clinch final Eastern Region NSMQ qualification slot",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/abomosu-stem-shs-wins-tie-breaker-to-clinch-final-eastern-region-nsmq",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-07T10:44:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/abomosu-stem-shs-wins-tie-breaker-to-clinch-final-eastern-region-nsmq-qualification-slot/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abomosu STEM Senior High School has clinched the final Eastern Region slot for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) National Championship, emerging triumphant after a nail-biting tie-breaker against Ghana Senior High School, Koforidua. The intense showdown produced one of the most gripping finishes in regional qualifiers history, as both schools finished tied at 43 points. Abomosu STEM SHS, however, demonstrated remarkable composure, maintaining their lead throughout the contest and capitalizing on their nine-point advantage by the third round. Mamfe Methodist Girls' SHS, boasting 29 points, remained a formidable contender until the final stage. In a dramatic turn, Ghana SHS, Koforidua, staged a remarkable comeback in the last round, narrowing the gap and forcing a tie-breaker. Seizing the decisive question, Abomosu STEM SHS secured their qualification, leaving Ghana SHS with a disheartening finish amidst an impressive resurgence, while Mamfe Methodist Girls' SHS concluded their determined display in third place. This victory marks Abomosu STEM SHS as the 13th and final school from the Eastern Region to secure a place in the 2026 NSMQ National Championship.",
  "summary": "Abomosu STEM Senior High School has secured the final qualification slot from the Eastern Region for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) National Championship after defeating Ghana Senior High School, Koforidua, in a dramatic tie-breaker. The contest produced one of the most thrilling finishes of the regional qualifiers, with Abomosu STEM SHS holding their nerve to prevail after both…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}