{
  "id": 5043922,
  "title": "NSMQ 2026: Achimota School shatters Adisadel’s semi-final hopes to book penultimate spot",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/nsmq-2026-achimota-school-shatters-adisadels-semi-final-hopes-to-book",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T07:40:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/nsmq-2026-achimota-school-shatters-adisadels-semi-final-hopes-to-book-penultimate-spot/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Adisadel College's hopes of advancing to the semi-finals of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) were dashed after a strong performance by Achimota School. The contest saw Adisadel trailing early on, but a quick start saw them tied with Achimota at 15 points. However, Achimota's determination paid off in the second round, as they pushed their score to 25 while Adisadel managed 18 and Boa Amponsem 13. The True or False round further eroded Adisadel's hopes, as Achimota scored perfectly while the other two teams missed out. By Round Three, Achimota had a 15-point lead, and by Round Four, the gap had widened to 24 points. Adisadel managed just one riddle in the final round, and despite a last-ditch effort, could not close the gap. The final scoreboard read 55-28-23 in favor of Achimota School, leaving Adisadel's semi-final hopes in tatters.",
  "summary": "Adisadel College’s hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) ended in heartbreak after a promising start quickly unravelled against a determined Achimota School. For Adisadel, the contest began with plenty of promise. Just one point separated the two giants after the opening round, with Achimota School leading on […]",
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "NSMQ 2026: Achimota School shatters Adisadel’s semi-final hopes to book penultimate spot",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/nsmq-2026-achimota-school-shatters-adisadels-semi-final-hopes-to-book",
        "published": "2026-09-01T17:32:40.000Z"
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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."
}