Abdalla competes for the Arkansas Razorbacks and previously the Tennessee Volunteers and Texas Longhorns.

[4] Following his high school career, Abdalla walked onto the track and field and cross country team at the University of Texas at Austin.

At the 2022 Indoor National Championships, he split a 3:55.59 1600-meter run in the anchor leg of the distance medley relay to help Texas win the event.

He placed second at the NCAA Regional Championship, leading the Volunteers to a first-place finish.

His 29:29.70 placed him 33rd at the NCAA Cross Country Championships, giving him his second All-American title.

[5] In July, after joining the transfer portal, Abdalla announced his commitment to the University of Arkansas Razorbacks.

This is notable, as he had no official time on record, meaning the Olympic marathon was his debut at the distance.

[7][8] At the Olympic Games, Abdalla placed 33rd with a time of 2:11:41, setting a new Sudanese National Record.

[9] In November 2024, Abdalla placed fifth in the SEC championships, running 22:20.2 across 8K, helping Arkansas to a Mens team title.

[11] On December 7, 2024 in Boston, Abdalla ran 7:34.17 in the short track 3000 meters, behind Ethan Strand's new collegiate record of 7:30.15.