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Ghana National College Secures Quarterfinal Spot with Dominant Win Over Tema Secondary and Effiduase SHCS

26th October 2025

Ferdinand | EducationGhana | October 26 | Ghana National College Secures Quarterfinal Spot with Dominant Win Over Tema Secondary and Effiduase SHCS

Ghana National College delivered an exceptional performance to book their place in the NSMQ 2025 quarterfinals, defeating Tema Secondary School and Effiduase SHCS at the SGS Auditorium.

SGS Auditorium — October 25, 2025

The National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) 2025 One-Eighth Stage opened with a thrilling contest at the SGS Auditorium, where Ghana National College emerged victorious, defeating Tema Secondary School and Effiduase Senior High Commercial School (SHCS) to advance to the quarterfinals.The Cape Coast-based school displayed consistent brilliance and composure across all five rounds, earning admiration from fans and setting a strong tone for their next challenge.

Round-by-Round Breakdown

Round 1: Ghana National College started strong, leading with 20 points, followed by Tema Secondary School (14 points) and Effiduase SHCS (10 points).Round 2 (TrusturAI Speed Race): The lead widened as Ghana National College climbed to 34 points, while Tema Secondary and Effiduase trailed with 16 and 7 points, respectively.Round 3 (Problem of the Day): The highlight came when Ghana National College scored 9 out of 10, closely followed by Effiduase SHCS with 8 out of 10, while Tema Secondary managed 4 out of 10. The round was proudly sponsored by Prudential Life Insurance Ghana.Round 4: Momentum continued as Ghana National College increased their total to 59 points, leaving Tema Secondary at 33 and Effiduase at 22 before the final round — the GOIL PLC Riddle Bonanza.Final Round: The contest concluded with Ghana National College scoring 65 points, Tema Secondary School 33 points, and Effiduase SHCS 28 points.

A Statement Victory

The team from Ghana National College, affectionately known as Nananom, demonstrated superior strategy and teamwork throughout the competition. Their confident answers and strong problem-solving skills earned them widespread praise from the audience and fellow contestants.Their advancement to the quarterfinal stage marks a significant step in their pursuit of NSMQ glory, reigniting memories of their past strong performances in the national competition.

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