OWASS NSMQ Finalists Share Hopeful Message Ahead of Grand Finale
- Stephen Baah from Opoku Ware School said God had prepared him for a defining moment in the National Science and Mathematics Quiz
- The OWASS team expressed faith and confidence ahead of their Grand Finale clash with St. Augustine’s College and Mfantsipim School
- Fans have rallied behind the Akatakyie in the 2025 NSMQ final, believing that their mix of composure, teamwork, and belief would pay off
The contestants of Opoku Ware School at the 2025 National Science and Mathematics Quiz (NSMQ) have an important message of faith, belief, and gratitude as they prepare to compete in the grand finale against St. Augustine's College and Mfantsipim School.
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The highly anticipated contest is set for today, November 6, at 2 PM. This promises to be an exciting matchup among three of Ghana’s top schools.
For the OWASS contestants, reaching this point means more than just academic achievement; it represents their resilience, teamwork, and divine favour.
Before the contest, members of the OWASS team had expressed strong belief in themselves and in God. They see the final as a result of hard work, commitment, and faith.
“We have hope, and we believe in ourselves. But above all, we believe in God. It feels great to be in the finals because this journey has taught us so much about perseverance and trust,” said one contestant, Angel.
OWASS student gives message for NSMQ final
Popular contestant, Stephen Baah, expressed his emotions regarding the journey of the competition as one where growth and learning had taken place.
“God has taken me through many experiences and is still teaching me. We’ve learned to remain humble, consistent, and grateful. God has brought us this far, and we know He will finish what He started,” he said.
OWASS is popularly known as Akatakyie, and the school is hoping to reclaim the NSMQ trophy after several years.
This confidence has inspired old students and their current supporters, with fans arguing that their calm spirit and visible bond could propel them to write history.
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With faith in God, the determination to succeed is what the team is banking on for today’s grand finale, knowing that they will be up against Augusco and Botwe.
“Whatever happens, we are proud of how far we’ve come,” the team concluded.
All eyes will be on the NSMQ stage this afternoon as Ghana waits to see which school will be named the 2025 champions.
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From JHS prodigies to 2025 NSMQ finalists
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported on the rise of 2025 NSMQ contenders, Stephen Kofi Baah and John Kusi of OWASS, and their remarkable journey from JHS rivals to SHS powerhouses.
Their fame and intelligence date back to their junior high school days, where their zeal and eagerness for learning and competing in science and maths-related quizzes came to light.
Baah, who attended Good Shepherd R/C JHS in Kumasi, first displayed his brilliance in academic contests early on. Meanwhile, John Kusi was making his name at Bremang UGC.
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