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NSMQ 2025 Day 1 Contest 2 Review: KNUST Senior High School Clinches Qualification Amid Strong Debut by Wovenu Senior High Technical School

21st October 2025

Ferdinand | EducationGhana | October 10 | NSMQ 2025 Day 1 Contest 2 Review: KNUST Senior High School Clinches Qualification Amid Strong Debut by Wovenu Senior High Technical School

KNUST SHS secures a spot in the one-eighth stage of the 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) with 46 points, edging past Wovenu SHTS (39 pts) and Afia Kobi Ampem Girls’ SHS (36 pts).

Accra – EducationGhana.org | October 21, 2025

In the second contest of Day One of NSMQ 2025, KNUST Senior High School confirmed its place among the qualifiers with a 46-point performance over Wovenu SHTS (39 points) and Afia Kobi Ampem Girls’ SHS (36 points). The tight margins made this contest one of the day’s most compelling showdowns.

Contest Flow: A Competitive Start

The contest began with Afia Kobi Ampem Girls’ SHS taking an early lead with 22 points in Round 1, while KNUST and Wovenu lagged closely at 16 each. However, from Round 2 onwards KNUST resumed control, found consistency, and never looked back.Wovenu SHTS, in its debut year, became the standout story — finishing third yet with a strong 39 points, the highest tally for a debut school in the block. Their performance drew praise and hinted they may be a team to watch for future editions.Afia Kobi, despite the strong start and two early protests (both upheld) that briefly disrupted the contest, produced a solid round-by-round performance yet fell short of the leader.

Key Lessons from the Match

Consistency over flair: KNUST’s ability to steadily accrue points across rounds proved decisive. In contrast, Afia Kobi’s strong start did not translate into dominance over all rounds.
Debutant Impact Matters: Wovenu’s 39-point finish underscores the rise of new challengers who are now able to contest with established schools.
Psychological Momentum: The early lead by Afia Kobi was disrupted by two protests. That may have rattled their rhythm — a reminder that NSMQ contests test focus under pressure.

What This Means Going Forward

For KNUST SHS, passage into the One-Eighth Stage is secured. Their performance suggests they can be counted among the schools capable of further progression, provided they sharpen their speed in the buzzer rounds and maintain subject-depth.Wovenu SHTS, despite elimination, carry proof of potential. With further refinement, they might become future contenders. For Afia Kobi Ampem Girls’ SHS, the performance was strong but also instructive: they must convert early momentum into sustained dominance if they wish to advance deeper.

Match Summary

School	Points	Comment
KNUST Senior High School	46	Qualification secured; consistent performer
Wovenu Senior High Technical School	39	Debutant with impressive showing
Afia Kobi Ampem Girls’ SHS	36	Strong start; needs better end-game strategy

Final Thoughts

This contest exemplified the evolving landscape of NSMQ 2025: fierce rivalries, debutant schools asserting themselves, and established players under pressure to deliver. KNUST SHS took the test with aplomb; Wovenu SHTS made a statement; Afia Kobi Ampem Girls’ SHS provided a reminder that control across all rounds is essential.As the competition moves to Day Two, schools will be analysing this match and adjusting strategies. KNUST SHS’s journey is now in full swing. The question now: can they harness this performance and make a measurable impact in the knockout phases?

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