Achimota School Stuns Presec Legon to Win 2025 Greater Accra NSMQ Championship
In a dramatic and intellectually charged showdown, Achimota School has emerged victorious in the 2025 Greater Accra Regional Championship of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), defeating long-standing champions Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (Presec-Legon).
The intense contest, held at the GNAT Hall in Accra, drew an electrifying crowd of alumni, students, teachers, and quiz enthusiasts from across the region.
Final Score:
- Achimota School: 52 points
- Presec-Legon: 48 points
- St. Thomas Aquinas: 34 points
A Historic Victory
Achimota School’s win marks a turning point in the regional quiz landscape, breaking Presec’s longstanding dominance in the Greater Accra NSMQ zone. This victory is especially significant as Presec is known for being a six-time national NSMQ champion and a feared contender in any academic contest.
Post-Match Reactions
Achimota’s quiz team captain, visibly emotional after the win, stated:
“We’ve trained for this moment for months. We respected Presec, but we came to win, and we did.”
The quiz mistress praised the maturity, speed, and accuracy of Achimota’s responses in the final round, calling it one of the tightest and most tactical regional finals in recent memory.
Key Moments
- Achimota pulled ahead during the Problem of the Day, gaining a critical 10-point edge.
- Presec staged a comeback in the True or False round, but missed a crucial riddle.
- In the final round, Achimota’s buzzer speed and precision secured the win.
What This Means for NSMQ 2025
With this win, Achimota School qualifies as the top seed from Greater Accra for the 2025 NSMQ national championship. Their victory sends a clear message: the competition will be fierce, and no school is unbeatable.
Presec, while dethroned at the regional level, also qualifies for the national stage and will no doubt return with renewed vigor.
Supporters and Alumni Celebrations
The victory sparked celebrations on Achimota’s campus and across social media, with the hashtag #MotownToTheWorld trending on X (formerly Twitter). Old students flooded platforms with congratulatory messages, praising the team’s discipline and resilience.
Conclusion
The 2025 Greater Accra NSMQ final wasn’t just a competition—it was a clash of titans, and Achimota School walked away as champions. As the national competition approaches, all eyes will be on Motown and whether they can carry this momentum to the national title.
Congratulations, Achimota School! The torch has been passed, and a new era begins.