Intense Battles as National Investment Quiz Advances to Quarter-Finals
As detailed in the event report, NIQ_Prelims_Article.docx.PDF, the Young Investors Network National Investment Quiz has officially kicked off with three thrilling preliminary contests sponsored by the Ghana Stock Exchange and the Central Securities Depository[cite: 1]. Held on Saturday the 26th at the University of Ghana’s R.S. Amegashie Auditorium, these keenly contested battles resulted in six schools securing their well-deserved spots in the upcoming quarter-finals.
Contest 1: A Close Call
The opening contest featured a fierce face-off where Aggrey Memorial A.M.E. Zion Senior High School emerged victorious, closely followed by Our Lady of Mercy Senior High School who dramatically snatched second place by a mere 0.5 points[cite: 1]. Both schools booked their tickets to the quarter-finals, leaving Adisadel College in third and Kumasi High School in last place.
Contest 2: Titans Clash
The second battle of the day saw Mfantsipim School take first place, with Wesley Girls Senior High School securing the second qualifying spot after a highly competitive encounter against third-place Corpus Christi and last-place St. Louis Senior High School.
Contest 3: A Miraculous Comeback
The final preliminary round delivered the most tense and surprising moments of the day when Apam SHS triumphed in a breathtaking, near-miraculous comeback to take first place[cite: 1]. St. John’s Grammar School secured second place and advanced after breaking a nail-biting tie with Accra Academy, while University Practice Senior High School rounded out the fiercely competitive group
A Second Chance for High-Scoring Runner-Ups
Hope is not lost for the schools that fell short, as they now eagerly await the final determination of the highest-scoring losers. These top-performing runner-ups will be granted the opportunity to join the six seeded schools and the six newly qualified teams in the quarter-final lineup.
Looking Ahead
The anticipation and intense competition of the preliminaries created a truly vibrant atmosphere, beautifully captured during the live stream by media partners Joy News[cite: 1]. With the prelims now concluded, the advancing students are rigorously preparing for the quarter-finals to continue their fierce pursuit of honors in the NIQ, battling for the coveted trophy and the ultimate bragging rights as the best business school in the country.
