Supporters of St Peter's SHS and Chemu SHS on social media are optimistic one of the two schools will emerge victorious at the end of the first semi-final stage contest against defending champions, Presec-Legon.

They hold such hopes because Persco since the inception of the quiz has won three trophies, and Chemu SHS has this year displayed prowess and tenacity which led to the untimely exit of St Augustine's College.

But others however are cautious of their expectations since six-time champions Presec-Legon has through its performance indicated it has not come to play and means business.

The Odadie boys want to make their seventh trophy by the end of this year's contest. The opposition's dream is to see Presec-Legon fall but supporters behind the "boys in blue" say today's victory is assured.

Some suggest the school's secret weapon, the third contestant has never been employed on the show. They say his presence could easily land the school a spot in the finale.

The first contest for today will be televised on JoyNews and Myjoyonline.com

Below are some comments on Twitter ahead of the race:

Persco shouldn’t spare presec at all I’ll pay...they should lash them paa

— STRAY BULLET!! (@15THMAY__) November 23, 2021

Presec has never used the third guy. Secret weapon for the finals anaa? 💙💙

— Creative Ofori 🇺🇳🇬🇭📷 (@Creativeofori_) November 23, 2021

My bet is on Chemu. Underdogs really Dey worry.

— Ara Maestro 🇬🇭🐬 (@_MukadasMaestro) November 23, 2021

Today we're all for Persco!🙏🏾

— Miss Akolgo 🌸 (@tyria_angel) November 23, 2021

Today, PRESEC win and over 70.5#NSMQ2021 #NSMQinKumasi

— TIN-KUDI (@tin_kudi) November 23, 2021

Chemu expose those blue frauds 😍

— RobbY (@kevinatt3n) November 23, 2021

Persco go komot Presec #UBANEC pic.twitter.com/eZTIYq5K1K

— Teflon (@______teflon) November 23, 2021

Presec - Legon 💙🤍, God will make a way for us today 🙏

— Mrs. Presec💙🤍 (@AkosuaRosemary) November 23, 2021

The pride of Tema. Go chemu Go

— Isco Newton 🇬🇭🎲 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇿🇦🇪🇦🇧🇷🇬🇭 (@IsaacBadzi) November 23, 2021

When Persco makes it to a certain point, you know they came for this

— Ewurama Dawson-Amoah (@Ramie_e) November 23, 2021

@NSMQGhana Chemu SHS realising that they beat Augusco just to come and meet Presec and Persco😂😂💔 pic.twitter.com/tLfSlAR0gs

— _3b3fa (@ViceContinental) November 23, 2021

This is an easy chop for Presec. #Presectofinals

— Martin Kyeremateng (@PapaMartyn) November 23, 2021

Low-key low-key then Chemu will win their contest😂. Ego over we all for here😅. #NSMQ2021

— Daniel Arko-Adjei👑🇬🇭 (@danny_kwabs) November 23, 2021