The much-anticipated 2025 NSMQ Ashanti Regional Qualifiers kick off today, Monday, July 21, 2025, with 18 senior high schools battling in six separate contests for a coveted slot at the national championship.
The 2025 NSMQ Ashanti Regional Qualifiers begin today, with fierce contests among 18 schools including Kumasi Academy, Juaben SHS, and Manpong SHS. Get fixtures, expert insights, and links to live updates.
Day One Match-Ups Revealed
The Ghana Education Service (GES) and Primetime Limited have officially flagged off the 2025 NSMQ Ashanti Regional Qualifiers, beginning today at various zonal centres in the region. According to the contest fixtures released via the official NSMQ Ghana platforms, the opening day (Monday, July 21, 2025) will feature six thrilling contests:
🏆 Contest 1
- Kumasi Academy
- Obuasi SHTS
- Odukofo Anokye SHS
- Sakaifa Islamic SHS
🏆 Contest 2
- Ejuraman SHS
- Barekese SHS
- Mampong SHS
- Kusiatram Catholic SHS
🏆 Contest 3
- Yaa Asantewaa Girls’ SHS
- T.I. AMASS, Fomena
- Islamic SHS
- Juaben SHS
Spotlight: Contest 3 – The “Group of Death”
One of the most talked-about matchups is in Contest 3, where Yaa Asantewaa Girls’ SHS, a powerhouse in female STEM excellence, faces equally formidable opponents including Juaben SHS and T.I. AMASS, Fomena. All three schools have made national-level appearances in recent years, making this a high-stakes battle.
“This group is a perfect test of academic depth and strategy. Any of these schools could make a deep run nationally,” said Ellis Ferdinand, noted curriculum expert and NSMQ analyst.
Internal Links for Context
- Check NSMQ 2025 Eastern Regional Updates
- All You Need to Know About NSMQ 2025 Championship Qualifiers
- Why Girls’ Schools Are Dominating NSMQ 2025 Regionals
What’s at Stake?
Only the winners of each contest will secure automatic qualification to the NSMQ 2025 national championship scheduled to begin in September. The Ashanti Region is one of the most competitive zones, often producing quarter-finalists and semi-finalists in the national stage.
In 2024, Prempeh College, a traditional Ashanti powerhouse, reached the semi-finals, and all eyes are on which schools will rise to represent the region this year.
NSMQ 2025 Fixtures (Ashanti Region)

External Resources
- NSMQ Official Website
- NSMQ Twitter for Live Updates
- GES Official Portal on Science and Maths Competitions
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