Yendi Senior High School has secured a coveted spot in the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) National Championship. The school achieved this by capitalizing on a second opportunity during the Northern Regional qualifiers, demonstrating resilience and academic prowess.
Yendi SHS delivered a strong performance, scoring 50 points in the decisive contest. This impressive score allowed them to defeat Northern School of Business (NOBISCO) and Dagbon State Senior High Technical School. The victory ended NOBISCO’s hopes of advancing to the national stage this year, marking a significant upset in the regional competition.
This qualification is particularly noteworthy given Yendi SHS's initial campaign trajectory. The school had previously finished as the first runner-up behind Tamale SHS in its initial regional contest. This result left their aspirations for the national championship uncertain. However, the subsequent withdrawal of Kumbungu SHS created an unexpected additional pathway to qualification, providing Yendi SHS with another chance to compete for a national ticket.
Michelle Lartey reported on August 10, 2026, that Yendi SHS seized this second opportunity with a much-improved performance. Their 50-point win secured their place at the national championship. This outcome highlights the competitive nature of the NSMQ and the importance of every opportunity for participating schools.
Yendi SHS will now join other strong contenders from the Northern Region at the national championship. These include Tamale SHS, Ghana SHS-Tamale, Tamale Islamic Science SHS, and Kalpohin SHS, which secured automatic qualification slots. St. Charles Minor Seminary SHS and Tamale Girls’ SHS also earned places as top runners-up, filling the region’s two additional qualification slots. This diverse representation from the Northern Region underscores the growing academic competitiveness across Ghana.
The inclusion of Yendi SHS adds another layer of excitement to the Northern Region’s 2026 NSMQ campaign. The school is now set to compete against the country’s top science and mathematics institutions. Their journey from an initial runner-up position to securing a national slot through a second chance will likely inspire other schools and students across the nation. The national championship promises to be a rigorous test of knowledge and strategic thinking for all participating schools.