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Accra High Snatches Last Chance at NSMQ Glory in Thrilling Final Twist

Accra High School's NSMQ bid ends in dramatic fashion as they snatch the last chance at glory in the thrilling final twist.

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NSMQ 2026: Accra High steals one-eighth ticket from Sunyani SHS in stunning final-round twist

Accra High School's stunning comeback in the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) has left Sunyani SHS stunned, snatching the One-Eighth stage ticket in the final round. The thrilling twist has set the stage for a nail-biting final day of competition.

Accra High's Dramatic Turnaround

Accra High School had started the contest on top with 23 points, but Sunyani SHS soon turned the tables. By the end of Round Four, Sunyani SHS had 31 points and looked set for the ticket, with Accra High on 30 points and Ghana SHS, Tamale on 29 points.

The Final Round Upset

However, the final round produced a stunning change in the standings. Accra High added three points to move to 33, Ghana SHS, Tamale reached 32 points, while Sunyani SHS finished on 31 points. This dramatic turn of events left Sunyani SHS so disappointed that the team walked out before the final scores were declared.

One-Eighth Stage Ticket Secured

The result means Accra High takes the One-Eighth stage ticket, with seven more slots to be booked on the final day as 21 schools compete for the remaining places. The National Science and Maths Quiz is produced by Primetime Limited and sponsored by the Ghana Education Service with support from various institutions.

What's Next for the NSMQ

The competition will continue on the final day, with 21 schools vying for the remaining slots. The outcome of the NSMQ will have significant implications for the participating schools, with the top-performing teams set to secure a spot in the One-Quarter stage of the competition.


Source: Joy Online

Isaac Nana Yaw Annor

Isaac Nana Yaw Annor, popularly known as King Bygone, is a Ghanaian blogger, publicist and digital publisher, and the editor of Accra Posts. He started out with an entertainment blog, wrote more than 389 articles for Opera News, and worked alongside broadcaster Abeiku Santana on media and publicity from 2016 to 2024. He founded The Gospel Post, We Post Weddings, Nsemwokrom, AfroYard and Culture Gossip, and is a certified software engineer (ALX Africa). Avance Media named him among the Top 50 Ghanaian Bloggers in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

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