NSMQ: St Louis Contestants Name Adisco As School They Feared: "We Thought They Would Eliminate Us"

Contestants from St. Louis SHS have finally shared their perspective on their elimination from the National Science & Maths Quiz competition.

They acknowledged feeling nervous when pitted against Adisadel College, expressing concerns about a potential exit from the competition.

Viewers who watched the video praised the St. Louis contestants for their overall performance in the competition.

Philipa Afriyie Ennuson, the spokesperson for the team, openly admitted that facing Adisadel College, last year’s losing finalists, was a source of anxiety for her and the other contestants during the one-eighth stage.

Photo of St Louis NSMQ team and Adisco supporters — St Louis contestants admit they were nervous facing Adisco
Photo credit: @stlouis.eb/TikTok @National Science & Maths Quiz/Facebook
Source: UGC

She mentioned their awareness of Adisadel College’s excellence in the competition, which contributed to their apprehension.

Philippa further explained that their anxiety was amplified by the knowledge that the outcome of the contest would determine the seeding for next year’s competition.

Ultimately, St. Louis SHS secured the top position with 53 points, followed by Abukwa State College in second place with 23 points, and Adisadel College in third place with 19 points

Ghanaians commend the St Louis contestants

Many people who watched the video congratulated the girls for their performance in the NSMQ competition.

mhyzz stated:

The competition wasn’t that easy ……they really did well they made us really proud……….we love you guys soo much

amapokello reacted:

We are proud of you girls

Shantel Tuffour commented:

Well done girls you made us proud

@Akua stated:

we love you soo much you made us proud

Alan4zy replied:

Faiza is not happy….. just happy yourself okay you have done really well and impressed me as well

Slim Shady stated:

Philipa and Faiza we love u