Fijai, Amenfiman, and Tarkwa SHS Lead Western Region Charge Toward 2026 NSMQ Championship

The Western Regional qualifiers for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) have kicked off with high-energy contests, seeing Fijai Senior High School, Amenfiman Senior High School, and Tarkwa Senior High School secure the first set of slots for the national championship. These three institutions demonstrated academic excellence and quick thinking across multiple rounds, setting a high standard for the remaining schools in the region yet to compete. The qualifiers have drawn significant attention as schools battle for the opportunity to represent the Western Region on the national stage.

Amenfiman Senior High School set the pace by becoming the first school in the region to qualify, delivering a commanding performance with 61 points. They outclassed St. Mary’s Boys Senior High School, who finished with 48 points, as well as Ahantaman Girls’ Senior High School (44 points) and Huni Valley Senior High School (21 points). Their victory was bolstered by an exceptional performance in the Speed Race and the GOIL Riddle Bonanza. Shortly after, Tarkwa Senior High School followed suit in the second contest, securing their ticket with 49 points against Nkroful Agricultural Senior High School (25 points) and Mpohor Senior High School (9 points).

The most dominant performance of the qualifiers so far came from Fijai Senior High School, which amassed a staggering 74 points to sweep their contest. Fijai outperformed Daboase Senior High Technical School (30 points) and Prestea Senior High School (22 points), maintaining a significant lead from start to finish. The school’s contestants were particularly sharp in the Speed Race and the True or False rounds, eventually sealing their victory by successfully solving two out of the four final riddles, further cementing their reputation as a formidable contender for the upcoming national tournament.

As the Western Regional qualifiers continue, the early successes of these three schools highlight the competitive nature of the tournament and the rigorous preparation of the students involved. With several more qualification slots still up for grabs, schools from across the region are expected to bring their best to the stage in hopes of joining Fijai, Amenfiman, and Tarkwa at the national championship in 2026. The ongoing qualifiers serve as a precursor to what promises to be an intense national battle for academic supremacy in the sciences and mathematics.