NSMQ 2025: Two Schools Pull Out of Northern Qualifiers
Two schools bowed out of the Northern regional qualifiers for NSMQ 2025 before the morning quiz even started. It all happened on July 15, 2025, and the mood was tense. What Happened Kumbugu SHS pulled out after one of their contestants died just three days earlier. The team felt too sad to compete. Pong‑Tamale SHS also withdrew. They didn’t give a clear reason. But organisers said they didn’t want to face Ghana SHS, a top favourite. How Organisers Managed It To fill the slots, they first invited Tamale Girls’ SHS. They scored well initially, but they also declined, afraid of meeting Ghana SHS. Finally, Kalpohin SHS, who had 30 points on day one, stepped in—ready to compete. Why Ghana SHS Is Feared Ghana Senior High School is a quiz powerhouse in the region: Quarterfinalists in 2022 and 2016 Reached the one-eighth finals […]