Confusion rocks NSMQ 2026 as Anlo SHS, Kumasi High School leave stage for Augusco in round 4

There has reportedly been confusion during the ongoing 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), following a dramatic development in the Round of 18 stage of the competition on August 26, 2026.

The final contest for the day featured St Augustine’s College, Anlo Senior High School and Kumasi High School.

According to multiple reports circulating online, the confusion reportedly started after teachers and students from the participating schools engaged in a confrontation following a protest by St Augustine’s College, popularly known as Augusco.

Augusco had raised concerns over an answer in one of the rounds and requested that the point be awarded to the school. However, the matter reportedly generated tension among the teams, teachers and students after the concern was considered.

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The situation eventually resulted in Anlo SHS, which had 34 points and Kumasi High School 20 points, leaving the stage during Round Four, allowing St Augustine’s College to continue with 39 points.

The two schools also reportedly refused to participate in the final round, Round Five, popularly known as the Riddles.

The incident has since generated reactions on social media, with several users sharing their views on the development and questioning what transpired during the contest.

Below are some of the comments from social media users.

VAR all come inside o pic.twitter.com/s5IO6uy44m

— Dr. George (@GeorgeAnagli) August 26, 2026

Scenes at the St. Augustine’s College vs Kumasi High School vs Anlo Shs#nsmq #ghana pic.twitter.com/rxCLJp5Pv7

— Derrick Boro (@BoroDerrick) August 26, 2026

Anlo SHS has boycotted the NSMQ contest

Someone should tell them we are just playing oh, they shouldn't take it personal pic.twitter.com/oCSjHmUSXU

— Legendary (@dbeegod) August 26, 2026

📍 JUST IN | NSMQ 2026📍

Both anlo shs and kuhis contestants have left the stage. They feel cheated and have been boycotted with a 5-point gap.

Stay tuned for more updates ✅ pic.twitter.com/X1NVm7BgCf

— Campus Anas (@campus_anas) August 26, 2026

Serious fight o

Kumasi high and Anlo shs contestants lef stage 😂😂 https://t.co/PJTGdJjSyz pic.twitter.com/lPiRUfhNft

— 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐑 🇬🇭🇬🇧 (@Ohene_Khojo) August 26, 2026

Augusco wins the contest with 39 points after Kumasi High School and Anlo SHS walked out in Round 4 over what they described as unfair treatment.#NSMQ26 pic.twitter.com/ym2pRHw0zC

— UMaT.Today (@UmatToday) August 26, 2026

ANLO SHS & KUHISS dema coordinators be like: pic.twitter.com/heXc8Ch4bq

— Ayawaso West Sarkodie (@kwame_sarkcess) August 26, 2026

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