NSMQ 2026 Quarter-finals live tracker: Scores, results and schools advancing to the semi-finals

• The NSMQ 2026 Quarter-finals are underway, with 27 schools competing across nine contests for places in the semi-finals.

• Prempeh College, Pope John SHS and St Augustine’s College have already secured semi-final spots after winning their respective contests on Day One.

• Tamale SHS currently leads Contest 4 with 16 points, ahead of St Hubert Seminary SHS on 11 and Labone SHS on 5, as the Quarter-finals continue.

The Quarter-finals are being held from Sunday, 30 August to Tuesday, 1 September 2026, with all contests taking place at the Main Auditorium of the University of Cape Coast.

This live tracker will provide the latest scores, round-by-round developments, results and schools that secure their places in the semi-finals as the competition unfolds.

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Sunday, 30 August — Completed

Contest 1

• Prempeh College- — 44 points

• Keta SHTS - — 39 points

• Ghana National College - — 30 points

Contest 2

• Osei Tutu SHS -22 points

• Ofori Panin SHS -31 points

• Pope John SHS & Minor Seminary - 47 points

Contest 3

• St John’s Grammar School - 25 points

• Aburi Girls’ SHS- 27 points

• St Augustine’s College- 47 points

The three winners from Day One — Prempeh College, Pope John SHS & Minor Seminary and St Augustine’s College — have secured semi-final places.

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Contest 4: Labone SHS vs St Hubert Seminary SHS vs Tamale SHS

Venue: Main Auditorium, University of Cape Coast

The second day of the Quarter-finals begins with Labone SHS, St Hubert Seminary SHS and Tamale SHS competing for the first semi-final place of the day.

LIVE SCORE

• Tamale SHS -36pts

• St Hubert Seminary SHS -33pts

• Labone SHS - 14pts

Contest 5: Mfantsiman Girls’ SHS vs St John’s School vs Saviour SHS

• St. John’s School: 43pts- qualifies
  Saviour SHS: 33pts
  Mfantsiman Girls’ SHS: 25pts

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Contest 6: Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School vs Presby SHS, Bompata vs Mfantsipim School

• | PRESEC, Legon |23 pts -Qualifies

• | Presby SHS, Bompata | 13 pts |

• | Mfantsipim School | 19 pts |

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Tuesday, 1 September — LIVE

Contest 7: Amaniampong SHS vs Chemu SHTS vs Bright SHS

• Bright SHS: 27pts- Qualifies

• Chemu SHTS: 26pts

• Amaniampong SHS: 22pts

Contest 8: Achimota School vs Boa Amponsem SHS vs Adisadel College

• Achimota School : 55pts

• Adisadel College: 28pts

• Boa Amponsem SHS: 23pts

Contest 9

Accra Academy vs University Practice SHS vs Bishop Herman College

Accra Academy: 23pts
University Practice SHS: 20pts
Bishop Herman College: 17pts

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| School | Quarter-final result | Status |

| Prempeh College | 44 pts | ✅ Qualified |

| Pope John SHS & Minor Seminary| 47 pts | ✅ Qualified |

| St Augustine’s College| 47 pts | ✅ Qualified |

| Tamale SHS | 36pts|✅ Qualified |

| St John’s School | — | 43pts|✅ Qualified |

| PRESEC, Legon | 23 pts | ✅ Qualified |

| Bright SHS | — | 27 pts| ✅ Qualified|

| Achimota School | 55pts | ✅Qualified|

| Accra Academy | 23pts| ✅Qualified |

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The 27 schools remaining after the One-eighth Stage have been divided into nine three-school contests. The winner of each contest advances to the semi-finals.

The six semi-final places available across the first two days and the final three contests on Tuesday will determine the final line-up for the next stage.

The 2026 NSMQ Grand Finale is scheduled for 10 September 2026 in Accra.