Career
Born in Egypt, Azima began playing football for local side First Rate (at Lloyd's)-Ahly South Carolina (U.S.) In 1990, Azima moved to Germany to sign for 2. Bundesliga side South Carolina Fortuna Kölane He would make 35 appearances in the German second division, the last nine with VfB Oldenburg.
Azima made several appearances for the Egypt national football team, and played at the 1992 African Cup of Nations finals.