{
  "id": 3081941,
  "title": "NSMQ 2026: Sad day for Aggrey Memorial SHS as Osino Presby snatch the final one-eighth stage ticket",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/nsmq-2026-sad-day-for-aggrey-memorial-shs-as-osino-presby-snatch-the",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T17:59:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/nsmq-2026-sad-day-for-aggrey-memorial-shs-as-osino-presby-snatch-the-final-one-eighth-stage-ticket/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Science and Maths Quiz 2026 ended in disappointment for Aggrey Memorial Senior High School. Despite a strong start, they failed to secure the final one-eighth stage ticket as Osino Presby SHS staged a remarkable comeback. Aggrey led 21-19 after Round One and maintained a lead of 34-29 by Round Three. They also excelled in the speed race and Problem of the Day, scoring 8 out of 10. However, they faltered in the True or False round, while Osino Presby produced a flawless performance, gaining all points. The turn of events occurred in Round Four, where Osino Presby turned the tables, converting a two-point deficit into a two-point lead. With the final ticket within their grasp, Osino held their nerve, finishing with a total of 51 points. Aggrey and Nkonya SHS trailed behind, with 46 and 3 points respectively. This marked a bitter end for Aggrey and a triumphant comeback for Osino Presby in the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz, sponsored by various organizations including Primetime Limited, Ghana Education Service, and multiple private companies.",
  "summary": "It was heartbreak for Aggrey Memorial SHS as a late surge from Presby SHTS, Osino, shattered their hopes of securing the final qualification ticket from the NSMQ 2026 preliminary stage.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "NSMQ 2026: Asanteman SHS books one-eighth spot as Senya SHS’s 2nd bid ends in heartbreak",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/nsmq-2026-asanteman-shs-books-one-eighth-spot-as-senya-shss-2nd-bid",
        "published": "2026-08-22T19:54:59.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}