Al Ahly Cairo have agreed terms with Cierra Dillard, a 30-year-old guard who holds American and Senegalese nationality, the Egyptian Superleague club announced. The move marks a return to Cairo for Dillard, who had previously played in the Egyptian league and was on the verge of joining Alexandria Sporting Club.
Dillard, a graduate of the University of Buffalo, brings experience from across the globe. She has played professionally in Australia, Finland, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Turkey and Egypt, suiting up for clubs including Spar Gran Canaria in Spain's LF Endesa and OGM Orman Genclik Ankara in Turkey.
Her career highlights include the 2022 Eurobasket.com All-Turkish League Guard of the Year award and the 2026 Egyptian League championship and cup titles. She was also drafted by the Minnesota Lynx in the second round of the 2019 WNBA draft.
Dillard has represented Senegal's senior national team since 2023 and is set to begin her eighth professional season at Al Ahly.
