The DRC international has been out of action since September when he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in training
Bristol City manager Lee Johnson is expecting Benik Afobe to remain at the club when the 2019-20 Championship season resumes, and he is hopeful his return will be a big boost for the Robins.
Afobe is still recovering from an ACL injury with football activities in England still suspended indefinitely due to the coronavirus.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo forward moved to Ashton Gate on a season-long loan from Stoke City last summer, and he has only played five league games with three goals to his name.