NSMQ 2026: Sad day for Aggrey Memorial SHS as Osino Presby snatch the final one-eighth stage ticket

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. Aggrey looked firmly in control early on, leading 21-19 after Round One and extending that advantage to 34-29 by Round Three. They had also taken charge of the speed race and picked up an impressive 8 out of 10 in the Problem of the Day.

Aggrey’s fortunes dipped in the True or False round, while Osino Presby produced a clean sheet and seized the momentum. Osino Presby capitalised, turning a two-point deficit into a two-point lead by Round Four, 45-43. With the final ticket within reach, Osino held their nerve to finish on 51 points, leaving Aggrey on 46 and Nkonya SHS on 3.

For Aggrey Memorial SHS, it was a painful end to the campaign. For Osino Presby, it was the comeback that mattered most. The 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz is produced by Primetime Limited and sponsored by the Ghana Education Service with support from Goil PLC, Prudential Life Insurance, Pepsodent, Trustur AI, Jupay Money Transfer, Lumevax, GTP, SpinCITI Laundromat, Didi Jollof, Bel Beverages, Accra College of Medicine, Coronation Insurance and Academic City University.

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It was neck-and-neck from the start, with both Islamic schools locked on 20 points after Round One.Islamic SHS, Kumasi gradually took control, but Tamale Islamic Science SHS refused to surrender. Their flawless Round Four performance saw them answer every True or False question correctly and leap into the lead. With Tamale sitting on 40 points and Islamic SHS, Kumasi on 39, the momentum appeared to have shifted.

Islamic SHS, Kumasi struck first with the opening riddle and held their nerve to finish on 45 points, stealing the contest by five points. Tamale Islamic Science SHS finished on 40, while Armed Forces SHTS ended on 30.