Kumasi Academy has secured a place in the One-Eighth Stage of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) after a commanding performance at the School of Medical Sciences (SMS) Auditorium.KUMACA finished the contest on 58 points, comfortably ahead of Bueman SHS, who ended on 39 points, while Hohoe E.P. SHS managed 27 points.Akunini established its authority as the contest progressed, maintaining its lead and eventually finishing 19 points clear of Bueman SHS.Bueman SHS, despite mounting a challenge, could not match KUMACA’s consistency, while Hohoe E.P. SHS struggled to keep pace with the two leading schools.The victory continues Kumasi Academy’s strong presence on the national NSMQ stage and earns the school another shot at progressing deeper into the competition.Final score:Kumasi Academy — 58 pointsBueman SHS — 39 pointsHohoe E.P. SHS — 27 pointsThe 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz is produced by Primetime Limited and sponsored by the Ghana Education Service with support from Goil PLC, Prudential Life Insurance, Pepsodent, Trustur AI, Jupay Money Transfer, Lumevax, GTP, SpinCITI Laundromat, Didi Jollof, Bel Beverages, Accra College of Medicine, Coronation Insurance and Academic City University.The Broadcast on JoyNews is sponsored by VitaMilk, Entrance University of Health Sciences and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.BROADCAST PARTNERSFrutelli, Excellence Publications and Stationery, Didi Shito, Nataraj, Virtual Security Africa, Lef Signature Limited, Sintex Tank, Door Master, New Crystal Hospital, Palm University College, Ayuda, Prospectus Ghana Limited, Family Health University and Myst Water.