Ayanda Nkili (born 11 September 1990) is a South African footballer who last played as a defender for Marumo Gallants.

[1] In 2010, he signed his first professional contract with Division 2 side IFK Hässleholm.

[1] He became the fourth Stars of Africa graduate to play in Sweden, following in the footsteps of May Mahlangu, Tokelo Rantie and Bradley Ralani.

[2] He made his debut for ÖSK on 9 March 2013, playing the full ninety minutes in a 1−0 loss to Falkenbergs FF in the group stage of the Svenska Cupen.

[3] In his first season with ÖSK, Nkili featured in 29 league matches, starting all but three,[4] as the club finished as runners-up and were promoted back to the Allsvenskan after a one-year absence.